Senior Management Accountant FTC 12 months

Toyota (GB) plc; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobility brand in Portsmouth is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to enhance financial decision-making through accurate reporting and analysis. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders, financial controls, and continuous improvement of processes. Ideal candidates will be ACCA/CIMA qualified with extensive experience in finance. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a hybrid working policy.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Bonus earning potential

25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday

Great pension scheme

Company Car Scheme

Private Medical Cover

Life assurance scheme

Discounts on different retailers

Wellbeing hour each month

Free onsite car parking

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in finance or management accounting role.
• Strong technical accounting background, ideally in a leasing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and oversight of management accounts.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain internal controls.
• Support management of treasury facilities and cashflow forecasting.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Communication

Organisation & Time Management

Education

ACCA/CIMA Qualified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

“This role that you are applying for, will be working for KINTO-UK Ltd which is a Mobility Brand owned by the Toyota Group, offices located in Portsmouth. KINTO-UK share their HR function with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) in the UK, however the job being advertised will not be working directly for Toyota Financial Services”

The role in a nutshell: The Senior Management Accountant plays a key role in enabling the business to make data-driven decisions. Including accurate and timely preparation of management accounts, financial reconciliations, and reporting. This role requires a high level of accuracy, analytical thinking, and collaboration with key stakeholders across the business to drive financial insights and improvements. The successful candidate will take ownership of financial processes, escalate issues where necessary, and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial controls and reporting standards.

A bit about the Finance Department: we take responsible for maintaining the financial health of the business by ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust risk management, and effective treasury management. The team provides strategic support to the business, ensuring compliance with internal and external financial requirements while driving efficiencies and process improvements.

What you’ll be doing:

• Management Accounts & Reporting: Assist in the preparation and oversight of management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Financial Controls & Reconciliations: Perform and oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all queries are resolved efficiently and internal financial controls are maintained.
• Treasury & Cashflow Management: Support the management of bank accounts and treasury facilities, including loan management and cashflow forecasting.
• Audit & Compliance: Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and company policies.
• Data Management & Systems: Support the accuracy of financial data, including system updates such as tax changes and accounting adjustments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with key stakeholders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Ad-hoc Analysis & Presentations: Conduct financial analysis and produce reports as required by senior management.
• Governance & Best Practices: Ensure all financial activities align with the company’s accounting policy and procedure manual, reporting any discrepancies.

How you could stretch this role:

• Process Improvement & Efficiency: Continuously review financial processes, identifying and implementing improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Enhance Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with senior leadership and other departments to provide strategic financial insights and improve overall business performance.
• Strategic Decision Support: Contribute to decision-making by offering in-depth financial analysis and forecasting.

Experience you’ll gain:

• Exposure to financial management and strategic decision-making.
• Hands-on experience in improving financial reporting and forecasting processes.
• Opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

How we’ll support you:

• A full KINTO induction
• Provide a great learning opportunity to develop the core skills required to excel in the role.
• Give you the space and opportunity to be your whole self at work.
• Foster a learning culture, providing you with clear and constructive feedback, and encouraging you to do the same.

What you’ll get to own:

• Key financial reconciliations, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
• Implementation and improvement of financial systems and controls.
• Engagement with department heads to provide meaningful financial insights.
• Responsibility for ensuring adherence to accounting policies and governance requirements.

Key Experience & Skills:

Essential

• Qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant.
• Extensive experience in a finance or management accounting role.
• Strong technical accounting background, ideally in a leasing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and vlookups.

Desirable

• Experience working in an FCA-regulated environment.
• Experience using SAP and Sofico Miles.
• Knowledge of technical leasing accounting.
• 3-5 years PQE

Attributes & Behaviours

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights.
• Attention to Detail: Highest standards of accuracy and precision in financial reporting.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP is desirable.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying and resolving financial issues.
• Communication: Strong ability to convey complex financial information clearly to stakeholders.
• Organisation & Time Management: Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively.
• Business Acumen: Commercial awareness to understand the financial implications of business decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary
• Bonus earning potential
• 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday
• Great pension scheme starting at employee (EE) contribution of 4% with an employer (ER) contribution of 11%. This can flex up to 6% EE contribution and 15% ER contribution
• Company Car Scheme following passing of probation (Up to Two Cars)
• Private Medical Cover
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounts on different retailers
• Wellbeing hour each month
• Discounts on Toyota & Lexus cars
• Volunteer Days
• Wellbeing events
• Employee assistance programmes
• Free fruit in the office
• Free onsite car parking
• Working Hours 37.5 per week Monday - Friday
• Hybrid working policy 2 days from home each week should you want to

KINTO UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who is excited by the opportunity of joining us and will thoroughly consider all applications without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status.

Our Recruitment Process:

At KINTO we value everyone and are pleased to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer, which is a national standard that ensures our processes are accessible to all.

Everyone is unique, and that means what works for some may not work for everyone. When it comes to recruitment, please do let us know if we can adjust our process to meet your accessibility needs.

Some examples of how we might be able to help are listed below:

• Providing a copy of interview questions before the interview
• Organising a time and location that best suits you
• Allowing additional time for the assessment and interview
• We are happy to review any adjustment on a case-by-case basis, so please let us know how we can support you to be your best self.

On the job training will be provided, we recognise we all learn differently, and we want to ensure that our training will suit your learning style. We are open to talking to you about how we can make learning your new role in the most positive way.