Management Accountant

Fusion People; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion People is seeking a Management Accountant in Stonehouse, Gloucester on a 12-month contract (35 hours/week). The role covers general accounting activities across ledgers, accounts payable/receivable, and management reporting, with a strong emphasis on Excel and ERP systems.

You will balance reconciliations, prepare month-end and year-end summaries, assist with government reporting and liaise with shared services. AAT qualification and progress toward ICAS/ACCA/CIMA are desirable.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified and working towards ICAS, ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent).
• Excellent Excel skills and proficiency with Word and Outlook.
• ERP systems knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Balance sheet account reconciliations and ageing analysis.
• Prepare lease schedules and review SOX control documentation.
• Assist with government reporting and month-end processes.
• Liaise with shared service centres and overseas colleagues to ensure procedures are followed.
• Contribute to management reports and accruals as required.
• Collate audit paperwork for external auditors.
• Support finance staff with filing and statement preparation.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and safe working practices.

Skills

Excel

ERP systems

MS Word

Outlook

Education

AAT qualified

working towards ICAS/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Stonehouse, Gloucester
Duration: 12 months (35hr/week – flexible hours over 5 days/week)
Pay Rate: £20.00 – £25.00 per hour

As Management Accountant within the UK finance team, you will ensure efficient and timely processing of general accounting activities for the company ledgers. This is a varied position where you will be responsible for working primarily within accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and management accounting/reporting. Your practical accounting experience along with excellent Excel skills will be key to this role as you will be providing crucial support and reports to the management team.

You will be responsible for following the company’s accounting processes and methods to tight deadlines and your existing knowledge of accounting and understanding of ERP systems will also be key.

Responsibilities

• Balance sheet account reconciliations, justification reviews and ageing analysis.
• Compile and review lease schedules.
• Compile and review SOX control documentation.
• Assist with government reporting.
• Liaise with shared service centres and overseas colleagues to ensure compliance with procedures, policies and controls.
• Participate in the preparation of month-end and management reports, including absence cover.
• Collate audit paperwork for external auditors.
• Assist the finance department and senior accounting staff with various tasks, including preparing accruals, records, filing and statements.
• Complete year-end analysis, accounting and tax summaries.
• Be fully familiar and conversant with departmental and company policies, procedures and processes, ensuring all work undertaken is fully compliant at all times.
• Ensure compliance with all financial and legal policies at all times.
• Ensure safe working practices are applied at all times, maintaining a safe working environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified and working towards ICAS, ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent).

Skills

• Computer literacy, including excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• ERP systems knowledge.

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