Management Accountant - London

Marks Sattin Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in London is seeking a Management Accountant for a 3-month contract. The role involves producing management accounts, assisting with external reporting, and conducting cost analysis. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills and prior management accounting experience. Immediate availability is preferred. Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Broad range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Previous experience as a Management Accountant.
• Experience of preparing financial and KPI reporting.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and KPI reporting.
• Assist with external Group reporting and statutory reporting requirements.
• Perform full Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist Group Management accountant with budget and forecasts.
• Support with bank payments and transfers ensuring appropriate controls.
• Conduct cost analysis supporting operational and commercial teams.
• Manage revenue recognition process ensuring accuracy of income.
• Oversee general ledger accounting for efficiency in month-end production.
• Handle VAT accounting and compliance.
• Implement core finance application (Access Dimensions).
• Carry out ad hoc analysis as requested.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Management Accounting experience

Financial and KPI reporting

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Management Accountant - London

Seeking a Management Accountant for a 3-month contract within a construction company based in Central London. Hands on business partnering role in which you will be responsible for management accounting functions.

Responsibilities:

• Produce monthly management accounts and KPI reporting in accordance with group reporting deadlines and formats
• Assist with external Group reporting, including statutory reporting requirements.
• Full Balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist Group Management accountant with budget and forecasts
• Assist/Support with bank payments and transfers, ensuring appropriate controls around loading and authorisation of payments.
• Cost analysis - supporting the operational and commercial teams in order to understand trends and cost saving areas
• Revenue recognition process, ensuring appropriate controls around completeness and accuracy of income, and appropriate cash collection processes.
• General ledger accounting, ensuring the "record-to-report" process is accurate and contributes to the efficiency of month end management accounts production
• VAT accounting and compliance.
• Implementing the group's core finance application (Access Dimensions) to its full potential in both businesses
• Ad hoc analysis as requested by Group finance or the senior managers

Essential:

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
• Previous experience as a Management Accountant
• Experience of preparing financial and KPI reporting
• Excellent inter-personal skills, able to influence all levels of the organisation

Desirable:

• Experience of supporting advisors in preparing corporation tax returns
• Experience of a construction environment, or a long-term contract / job costing environment
• Experience of changing/implementing new finance package

To be considered for the role, candidates must be available to start the role immediately.

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