Management Accountant - 6-Month contract

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; East Midlands, Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the construction sector is looking for an experienced Management Accountant for a 6-month contract. This role involves processing financial data, preparing reports, and supporting the Finance team in compliance and cash management. With a competitive daily rate and the potential for a permanent position, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment with options for hybrid work arrangements. If you're a qualified accountant with strong Excel skills and a proactive approach, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Potential for permanent contract

PLC benefits package

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA, ACA, or CIMA required.
• Proficient in Excel with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process journals and reconcile Balance Sheet Accounts.
• Assist in month-end reports and cashbook management.
• Support the Finance Manager with financial information preparation.

Skills

ACCA

ACA

CIMA

Excel

Communication Skills

Planning and Organizational Abilities

Job description

Your new company
My client, a PLC construction business in Leicester, is seeking to hire an experienced Management Accountant for an initial 6-month period due to an internal secondment.
Your new role

1. Process journals into the ledger and reconcile Balance Sheet Accounts
2. Weekly Sales Reporting & assist with plot forecasting
3. Monthly Actuals reporting via OneStream
4. Assist in the preparation of month-end reports required by the Head Office
5. Provide cover for cashbook and prepare weekly cash actuals
6. Support the Finance Manager and Finance Director by assisting in the preparation of financial information efficiently and promptly
7. Ensure compliance with TW Group and statutory financial requirements, completed on time
8. Review Social Housing completions, including management of retentions accounting, forecasting, and cash collection
9. Raise invoices, manage cash collection, and maintain the Sales Ledger
10. Report on-site pre-acquisition costs to assist the Technical team in monitoring, controlling expenditure, and setting budgets
11. Support and manage the Accounts Payable team

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified ACCA, ACA, or CIMA
• Proficient in Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Solutions-focused with strong planning and organizational abilities

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive daily rate initially, with the opportunity to transition to a permanent contract with a PLC benefits package. Once settled, there may be options to work two days per week from home.
What you need to do now
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