Management Accountant

Stirling Dynamics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance team in the United Kingdom is seeking a Management Accountant for a 3-month Fixed Term Contract. This role involves preparing management accounts, managing payroll accounting, and supporting budgeting processes. The ideal candidate will be newly qualified with strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capabilities. A competitive salary package is offered based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive package (£40,000 - £51,000)

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience with financial processes including budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting.
• Ability to present financial information to non-finance people.
• Attention to detail and good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Monthly management accounts including variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support forecasting & budget setting process.
• Monthly payroll accounting & controlling.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Education

Newly Qualified (ACCA, ACA) preferred

Tools

Epicor ERP system

Job description

Overview

Stirling Dynamics is recruiting a Management Accountant for a 3 month Fixed Term Contract.

Stirling Dynamics is looking for someone to join the Finance team for a short period to support during a busy period.The Finance department at Stirling Dynamics is responsible for reporting on the Company’s financial performance and ensuring that all the necessary controls & processes are in place, thus safeguarding the company assets. The company is fast growing and therefore we are a proactive finance team, who are leading a number of interesting projects to help drive the business forward. We foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a high level of service.

The Management Accountant will assist in the delivering and development of key financial processes, including management accounts, month end processes, business unit reporting, budgeting, forecasting, overhead management and tax reporting.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Monthly management accounts including variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations (including multi-currency accounting): accruals, prepayments, journal processing, fixed asset register, stock valuation management.
• Group reporting
• Support forecasting & budget setting process, preparation of overhead forecasting with full support of budget holders in their interpretation of financial information on overhead costs
• Monthly payroll accounting & controlling
• Taxation including monthly VAT returns
• Supporting the annual audit process
• Provision of management information and analysis where required
• Support finance process, controls & policy improvements

Qualifications

Newly Qualified (ACCA, ACA) preferred but would consider Part Qual’s if QBE

Essential skills

• Microsoft Office – advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to present financial information to non-finance people

The applicant must be able to identify with the following characteristics and qualities which are essential for the role:

• Good time & workload management
• Attention to detail
• Systemic thinker
• Good communication skills
• Team player
• Can-do attitude
• Creative approach towards problem solving
• Challenging the status quo
• Positive attitude towards change

Experience

Experience with Epicor ERP system (desirable)

Benefits

Competitive package - Grade 4-5 (£40,000 - £51,000) depending on experience.

We offer a range of benefits to our employees to recognise their efforts. Playing hard is equally as important as working hard, so regular events are held throughout the year which provide an ideal opportunity to mix socially