Finance - Management Accountant: Vacancy in Canterbury and London regions

Craven Street Wealth; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly organized Management Accountant to enhance their finance team. This pivotal role involves preparing management accounts, advising on financial implications of business decisions, and overseeing finance operations. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Accounting and Finance, along with relevant qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA. With a commitment to ethical practices and a collaborative environment, this role promises growth and the opportunity to make a significant impact on financial strategies. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and expertise in delivering exceptional client service.

Benefits

5% pension contribution

Medical cashback plan

26 days leave

Occupational sick pay

Death in service cover

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial services within a regulated environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse financial data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly consolidated management accounts and forecasts.
• Oversee end-to-end finance operations and manage the account assistant.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Financial analysis

Account preparation

Pension auto-enrolment

Education

Degree in Accounting and Finance

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified or studying

Tools

Intelliflo

Sage

Job description

About us:

Craven Street Wealth are award winning Independent Chartered Financial Planners and Wealth Managers with offices across London and the South.

The highest quality financial advice is provided to individuals, families, and businesses. This often involves working alongside other professionals to assist clients in making confident well-informed decisions to achieve their personal, financial business goals.

We recognise like our clients, every colleague has unique skills and experience. Our 100 strong team in a variety of roles, work together remotely and from regional offices in Bedfordshire, Dorset, Kent, London, Oxfordshire and Sussex. Core principles based on developing a high level of expertise, using this to create tailored solutions and striving to innovate guides how we work to collectively deliver the very best client service.

Our hardworking and ambitious team are proud of their accreditations earned and industry recognition, also holding a genuine interest in wider social and environmental issues which is reflected in always operating ethically and responsibly.

Role profile:

A highly organised Management Accountant to join our finance team. They must have a Can-do & Will-do attitude and be able to demonstrate initiative and are motivated to achieve goals. They will provide essential support to our Finance Director in ensuring that financial recording, reporting, and forecasting procedures are in place and operating effectively

This is a full-time, permanent role. However, if you require some flexibility, we are open to having a chat about different working patterns.

Key responsibilities:

(this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities)

Financial Accounting

• Preparing the monthly consolidated management accounts, budgets and forecasts to aid business planning
• Informing key strategic decisions and formulating business strategies to generate shareholder value
• Advising on the financial implications of business decisions - both capital and revenue
• Developing and managing financial systems & policies, and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Controlling and forecasting income and expenditure, and ensuring expenditure is in line with the budget
• Recommending strategies to reduce costs
• Analysing and managing risk
• Negotiating and obtaining finance for major projects
• Offering professional input on financial matters and advising on ways of improving business performance and effectively communicating financial data to non-financial managers.
• Assist in production of Annual budgets and analysis of performance
• Supervise the maintenance of appropriate accounting records
• Ensure timely production of MI for each company accounting records.

VAT Submissions

To prepare and submit corporation tax, VAT and P11D’s, taking specialist advice as necessary, ensuring timely submission.

Operational Management

• To oversee the end-to-end finance operations and manage the account assistant.
• Conduct cost analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction and revenue generation.
• Conduct appraisals, undertake skills assessments and provide coaching support.
• Provide back-office services such as accounts payable, collection and payroll.

Risk Management

• Develop policies and procedures that assist with risk management and financial controls.

Skills & experience:

Experience & qualifications

• A degree level in Accounting and Finance, or similar
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified or studying towards qualification
• At least 5 years relevant professional experience in financial services (regulated environment)

Skills & knowledge

• Advance Excel skills
• Experience in Intelliflo preferred
• Experience with accounting systems such as Sage
• Experience of implementing systems and control procedures
• Strong analytical skills: Ability to analyse financial data.
• Account preparation (Statutory & Management Accounts)
• Pension auto-enrolment

Benefits:

• 5% pension contribution
• Medical cashback plan
• 26 days leave - in addition to bank holidays
• Occupational sick pay
• Death in service cover

and more voluntary benefits.