Management Accountant

RPS Group Limited; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Management Accountant to join its dynamic finance team. This role involves preparing financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with budget forecasts. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a methodical approach to work, and proficiency in accounting software like Oracle and Sage. Join a supportive team that values innovation and collaboration, offering a flexible environment to develop your skills and grow your career in a global firm focused on sustainability and urbanisation.

Benefits

Flexible Working Environment

Creative Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proactive team member for management accounting and reporting support.
• Experience with computerised accounting systems required.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with sales and purchase ledger and prepare quarterly VAT returns.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Methodical Approach

Education

AAT/CIMA/ACCA Studier

1-2 Years Experience in Similar Role

Tools

Oracle

Sage

Excel

Job description

Management Accountant

The Finance team of RPS' Services segment is looking for a proactive team member to provide management accounting and reporting support to the Senior Management Accountants and Finance Business Partners.

You will be a quick learner, able to demonstrate attention to detail, with a proactive and positive approach to work. You will be able to work independently and use initiative. You will be a team worker, able to communicate effectively and build good working relationships, to contribute to a friendly and supportive team culture.

This is a permanent job opening which will be based at Milton Park, Abingdon.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company

RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech's 28,000-strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.

What you'll be doing

• Preparation of financial statements for review and distribution to the Senior Management Accountant to allow the monitoring of performance against budget on a monthly basis within set timescales including analysis of variances
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring the balance sheet is accurate and all transactions have been accounted for - resolving any issues promptly
• Assist with sales and purchase Ledger, including prep of payment runs - providing correct backing documents are provided
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns for submission
• Construction of monthly financial reports by undertaking the preparation and input of journal entries, preparing and actioning accruals and prepayments
• Assist in the production of detailed annual budgets and forecasts in conjunction with other Management Accounting staff. Review budgets throughout the year to ensure they reflect planned service levels and process and record budget amendments as necessary
• Assist the Senior Management Accountants/Finance Manager with adhoc reports and special projects including identifying trends and areas for process improvements
• Work closely with shared services ensuring accounts payable and cash is posted accurately and timely whilst helping operations resolve shared services queries

Who we're looking for

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Methodical and systematic approach to work using own initiative whilst being adept at problem solving
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills, focused on providing clearly written material for distribution to various internal stakeholders
• Experience of using computerised accounting systems preferably Oracle and Sage
• Previous experience in a similar role. 1-2 years minimum
• Solid experience with excel
• AAT/CIMA/ACCA studier

What we offer you

We will provide you with a flexible, friendly and creative environment to develop your skills and challenge yourself. We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects across the UK.

What happens next?

If this opportunity suits your career journey, we'd love to hear from you. All applications will be considered. Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online. #LI-JP1

We know we develop better solutions together. That's why we're committed to ensuring Fairness, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do. For us to live our purpose of creating shared value and to deliver on our promise to 'make complex easy' - for us and for our clients, we continue to build a culture where different working styles and experiences can thrive to achieve exceptional results.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and work in partnership with Inclusive Employers. We're also proud to support reservists and their families, having signed the Armed Forces Covenant. An inclusive culture enables our people to do things differently, working in ways to suit them while delivering their best for RPS. That's why we've created working groups as true inclusion is a journey that involves learning, collaboration, and engagement.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the interview process, we can then make reasonable changes to support you in performing to the best of your ability.
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