Management Accountant - Cost Control

STARK Building Materials UK; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials company in Coventry seeks a motivated individual to join their Central Management Accounts team. The role involves maintaining financial reporting systems, producing reconciliations, and providing management information. Candidates should be part-qualified in accounting and possess strong communication skills. The company offers a supportive environment with flexible working hours and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Pension schemes

Life assurance

Professional development programs

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with staff and management.
• Flexible and methodical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to manage changing workloads and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control over financial reporting systems.
• Produce balance sheet and control reconciliations.
• Provide accurate financial information to the business.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets.

Skills

Good Business acumen

Analytical problem solving

Ability to communicate comfortably

Education

Studying towards or part-qualified in appropriate accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, AAT)

Job description

At Stark UK, we believe that our greatest asset is our people! We're not just a team; we're a vibrant community driven by decency, passion, and pride in everything we do. We are committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone can thrive and unleash their full potential. If you're looking for a place where your ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated, you've found your home!

What You'll Be Doing

Maintain effective control over the Company's financial reporting systems and procedures to enable the production of accurate, timely and relevant management information, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements and internal policies, as part of the Central Management Accounts team.

Responsibilities include:

• Produce Balance sheet and similar control reconciliations
• Provide accurate financial and management information to the business
• Management and analysis of Overhead cost lines in the P&L account for all Business Units
• Adherence to STARK UK policies, procedures and Internal Control Framework
• Deliver a high level of customer service to the business
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external Audit partners.
• Participate in the Balance Sheet Review process, acting on queries and improvements
• Monitoring, analysis and interpretation of actual performance against budgets and targets
• Day to day financial support and ad hoc business projects, analysis and advice as required
• Support Business Finance Controllers in the preparation of management information and forecasts

What We're Looking For

• Studying towards, or part-qualified in appropriate accounting qualification - ACCA, CIMA, ACA, AAT
• Good Business acumen and commercial awareness
• Ability to communicate comfortably with all levels of staff & management in the company and build relationships with non-financial people
• Flexible, analytical and methodical approach in problem solving, able to manage ever-changing workloads and priorities - ability for multi-tasking
• Knowledge of a distribution, multi-location business preferred but not essential

Why Choose Us?

Quality - We're unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers' expectations.

Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel.

Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career.

Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many other perks!

Work-Life Balance - We value your well-being and offer flexible working hours and a hybrid working model to help you find your ideal rhythm.

What's Next

If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process.

Are you ready to elevate your career and join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service? We can't wait to hear from you!

• Any Forestry England office, with blended working
• Any Forestry England office, with blended working