Management Accountant

Clarity Housekeeping; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join their Finance team during a dynamic growth phase. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly while enhancing your professional skills. You'll be responsible for managing financial transactions, preparing insightful reports, and driving system improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, exceptional attention to detail, and proficiency in tools like Excel and Sage. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and continuous improvement, and make a real impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily customer receipts and perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare management information and financial reports regularly.
• Drive continuous improvement in Finance systems and processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Initiative

Experience in finance department

Education

Experience in finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage Accounts

AI and analytics tools

Job description

This range is provided by Clarity Housekeeping. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

About Clarity Housekeeping:

Clarity Housekeeping is a leading provider of housekeeping solutions in the UK, working with prestigious hotel groups, serviced apartments, and franchise operators, including Hilton Worldwide, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Marriott Hotels, and Holiday Inn. With over 40 years of industry experience, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective services to our clients.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join our Finance team during a dynamic period of growth and transformation. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, this role encompasses various aspects of financial management, offering excellent opportunities for professional development and significant contributions to the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Transactional Duties:

1. Allocate daily customer receipts and perform bank reconciliations.
2. Post regular journals, including month-end account preparations.
3. Manage the business's short-term cash flow model.
4. Prepare and upload supplier payments through online banking.
5. Conduct control account reviews and reconciliations.
6. Review aged debt regularly, reconcile customer accounts, send statements, and manage credit control communications.
7. Address internal and external ad hoc queries.
8. Independently review the work prepared by colleagues.

Analysis and Reporting:

1. Prepare regular management information and financial reports.
2. Conduct detailed reviews of the company's financial performance against forecasts on a weekly and monthly basis.
3. Analyse regional financial performance and individual customer profitability.
4. Review expenditure in detail to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
5. Complete business surveys, including those from the Office for National Statistics.

Systems Improvement:

1. Drive continuous improvement in Finance systems and processes, including the implementation of new systems.
2. Contribute to environmental and sustainability measurement and reporting.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Provide cover for other team members during periods of absence.
2. Undertake other tasks as required by the Finance team.

Candidate Profile:

1. Proven experience in a finance department or practice.
2. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
3. Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
4. Self-starter with a strong drive for continuous improvement.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including the use of functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and SUMIF.
6. Familiarity with AI and analytics tools is advantageous.
7. Experience with Sage Accounts is beneficial.
8. Willingness to engage in all aspects of the Finance function as required.

Application Information:

This role is based at our Head Office in Weston-Super-Mare, BS22 9LF. Candidates must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate prior to starting.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Company pension

Schedule:

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Facilities Services