Management Accountant (Maternity Cover)

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Watford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Management Accountant to join their team for a maternity cover role. This position offers flexibility with part-time or full-time options, catering to 25-35 hours per week. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing financial processes, including reconciliations, monthly accounts preparation, and budgeting. The role is fully office-based, ensuring a collaborative environment while providing essential support for financial operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make an impact in a dynamic financial setting.

Benefits

Parking Available

Qualifications

• Recognized accounting qualification or part qualified candidates will be considered.
• Up to date knowledge of accounting standards in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reconciliation of premium income and commission payments.
• Assist in producing monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Excel Skills

Bookkeeping

QuickBooks

Accounting Standards Knowledge

Education

Recognized Accounting Qualification

Part Qualified Considered

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Our client, a fast-growing specialist organization is recruiting an experienced Management Accountant to cover Maternity.

The Contract will cover approximately 13 months, with the option of Part Time or Full Time. The successful candidate will have a start date in place by mid-June to allow for a hand over period.

The main purpose will be to perform reconciliations, process transactions, prepare monthly management accounts, monitor budgets, and provide support for additional operational needs.

ROLE:

• Responsible for the reconciliation of premium income and commission payments between the policy management database and the accounting system.
• Assist in the production of monthly management accounts.
• Produce month end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process payments on online banking.
• Responsible for the development of timely and meaningful management information for the company including KPIs.
• Assist with annual budgeting and planning process and ad hoc forecasts.
• Support cost control and expense management and ensure compliance with Regulations and financial control procedures.
• Support the preparation of the annual financial statements and the external audit.
• Develop an understanding of the FCA and regulatory requirements and the responsibilities to ensure the company complies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Recognized accounting qualification part qualified will be considered.
• Up to date working knowledge of accounting standards and issues gained in a financial regulated environment.
• Excellent excel skills.
• Proficient in bookkeeping with experience in QuickBooks preferred.

MORE JOB INFO:

• Fully office based.
• Reporting to Head of Finance.
• Parking available.
• The role requires 25-35 hours per week.
• The hours must be worked over 4 or 5 days, one of which must be a Friday.
• Up to £50,000 FTE (Qualified), pro rata of between £35,700 - £42,800