Management Accountant

Guideposts Trust Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Guideposts Trust Limited in Stoke Prior is seeking a Management Accountant to join the Accounts team, reporting to the Associate Director. The role covers the financial function of the Excool Group, ensuring timely and accurate financial reports while developing the finance team.

The post requires oversight of monthly management accounts, reconciliations, cash flow, VAT and year-end processes, with line management responsibilities and strong compliance with financial regulations.

Qualifications

• Part Qualified / Qualified / QBE
• Ability to manage existing team
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulations

Responsibilities

• Ensuring accurate and timely preparation of monthly Management Accounts
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations, reviews and adjustments
• Reviewing and approving payment runs
• Assisting with monitoring company cash flow
• Overseeing VAT Returns, Overseas Sales Tax Returns and ONS surveys
• Overseeing the Fixed Asset Register and depreciation
• Overseeing Sales Invoicing and purchase ledger teams
• Preparation of annual figures for year end audit
• Provide insightful information to aid in decision making
• Adhere to financial regulations and company policies

Job description

Stoke Prior, Worcestershire, UK (United Kingdom)

Job type

Full-time

Department

Accounts

Title: Management Accountant

Department: Accounts

Reports to: Associate Director

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours – Monday-Thursday 8am – 5pm, Friday 8-12.30pm

Location: Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove

We are looking to recruit a Management Accountant, who will be working with the Associate Director on the financial function of the Excool Group, ensuring all aspects of the financial management processes are operating efficiently, providing timely and accurate financial reports whilst managing and developing the existing finance team.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Ensuring accurate and timely preparation of monthly Management Accounts to existing deadlines
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations, reviews and adjustments
• Reviewing and approving payment runs
• Assisting with monitoring company cash flow
• Overseeing the timely submission of VAT Returns, Overseas Sales Tax Returns and ONS surveys
• Overseeing the Fixed Asset Register and processing of additions/disposals and depreciation
• Overseeing the Sales Invoicing and purchase ledger teams, and providing support and cover for the management accountants
• Preparation of the annual figures for the year end audit and dealing with queries arising
• Provide insightful information and expectations to aid in long-term and short-term decision making
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation

Person Specification

• Part Qualified / Qualified / QBE
• Ability to manage existing team
• Knowledge of SAP Business One & Sage 50 beneficial
• Strong attention to detail, be meticulous and efficient
• Solid knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and regulations
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of data privacy standards
• Ability to work with multiple departments and communicate effectively
• Extremely organised, excellent time management and able to remain calm in a pressurised environment

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Reasonable adjustments can be made during the recruitment process for applicants who need them.