Management Accountant

Jigsaw 24; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in the East Midlands is looking for an accountant to manage month-end reporting and group financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or a student nearing completion. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and involves working closely with the Finance Manager. A wide range of benefits, including health cover and flexible policies, is available.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Health cover including GP access

Cycle2work

Free on-site parking

Staff purchase scheme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant or latter stage student (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Solid understanding of account reconciliation processes and variance analysis.
• Experience of group consolidations and reporting - desirable, not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of month-end reporting packs.
• Departmental spend reporting and variance reviews.
• Group financial reporting across multiple businesses.
• Supporting statutory audits and tax analysis.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Strong technical ability

Understanding of account reconciliation processes

Continuous improvement mindset

Confidence to challenge and influence

Job description

About the role

You will work closely with the Finance Manager and Financial Controller to design and implement best practice accounting policies and processes across all areas of the finance function. The role offers excellent exposure to group-level reporting and budgeting. The finance team is in the process of shifting from business as usual to a commercially focused, insight-driven function.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Preparation of month-end reporting packs for both internal and external stakeholders
• Departmental spend reporting, including review of variances to budgets and forecasts
• Group financial reporting across multiple businesses
• Supporting statutory audits and tax analysis
• Process improvements and reporting enhancements
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Working capital and treasury reporting
• Management of fixed asset capitalisation policies and reporting
• Ownerships of overhead accruals and prepayments calculations
• Accounting for rebates
• Accounting for exchange gains and losses across all finance transactions

Education, Skills & Experience

• Qualified Accountant or latter stage student (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong technical ability
• Solid understanding of account reconciliation processes and variance analysis
• Continuous improvement mindset & hands-on approach - able to work both in the detail & also at senior management level
• Have the confidence to challenge and influence ways of working
• Experience of services & support contract accounting - desirable, not essential
• Experience of group consolidations and reporting - desirable, not essential

Who are Jigsaw24

We put people first in a culture that's reflected throughout our whole business. By respecting each person as an individual, we create an inclusive, supportive atmosphere that feels like a family and inspires everyone to follow their own path. All while delivering great customer service, celebrating our diversity, and doing more to minimise our impact on the environment.

We truly believe our commitment to people, sustainability, and excellence is the driving force behind our success. To find out more about what we do and our passion for the environment, social responsibility, inclusion, and well-being please see here

Benefits at Jigsaw24

You will receive a wide range of benefits working at Jigsaw24 including:

• 26 days holiday
• Health cover including access to GP anytime, annual reimbursements for optical and dental, to name a few, as well as counselling and wellbeing services
• Cycle2work
• Travel to work loan
• Free on-site parking
• Staff purchase scheme on fantastic Apple products and more
• Unlimited bistro coffee and tea facilities
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Pension scheme
• Electric Vehicle scheme
• Life cover

We are always on the lookout for hungry people who want to realise their potential. It's not just about filling existing vacancies - it's about what you can achieve. As a business, we never stand still. We encourage our people to follow their path and help us improve how we all work. To find out more, please visit our "about us" section on our website by clicking here

From our office decor to the range of benefits we have to offer, we try to foster an inspiring, collaborative environment that makes everybody feel welcome. And as we continue to grow, we're determined to hold true to our values and ever since we started trading, our culture has been based on delivering great customer service and providing solutions based on technical excellence.