Senior Management Accountant FTC 12 months

Toyota Financial Services, KINTO and KINTO JOIN; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KINTO-UK Ltd, part of the Toyota Group, seeks a Senior Management Accountant to enhance financial insights through accurate reporting and collaboration. The role involves managing accounts, financial controls, and stakeholder engagement, contributing to the financial health of the business.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus potential

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Progressive pension scheme

Company car scheme post-probation

Private medical and life assurance

Various discounts and wellbeing initiatives

Hybrid working (2 days remote per week)

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee management accounts for accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform and oversee balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support bank account management and cashflow forecasting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Education

Qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant

Tools

Excel

SAP

Sofico Miles

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, with offices located in Portsmouth. KINTO-UK shares its HR function with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) in the UK; however, the position advertised will not involve direct work for Toyota Financial Services.

The role in a nutshell: The Senior Management Accountant is crucial in enabling data-driven decisions by ensuring accurate and timely management accounts, financial reconciliations, and reporting. This role demands high accuracy, analytical skills, and collaboration with stakeholders to enhance financial insights and processes. The successful candidate will own financial processes, escalate issues appropriately, and contribute to improving financial controls and reporting standards.

A bit about the Finance Department: We are responsible for maintaining the financial health of the business through accurate reporting, risk management, and treasury management. The team supports strategic initiatives, ensures compliance, and drives efficiency and process improvements.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Management Accounts & Reporting: Assist in preparing and overseeing management accounts for accuracy and timeliness.
2. Financial Controls & Reconciliations: Perform and oversee balance sheet reconciliations, resolving queries and maintaining controls.
3. Treasury & Cashflow Management: Support bank account management, treasury facilities, and cashflow forecasting.
4. Audit & Compliance: Assist with audits, ensuring adherence to regulations and policies.
5. Data Management & Systems: Support the accuracy of financial data, including system updates.
6. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders to provide financial insights for decision-making.
7. Ad-hoc Analysis & Presentations: Conduct financial analyses and prepare reports for senior management.
8. Governance & Best Practices: Ensure financial activities comply with policies, reporting discrepancies.

How you could stretch this role:

1. Process Improvement & Efficiency: Review and enhance financial processes for better accuracy and efficiency.
2. Enhance Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with leadership and departments to provide strategic insights.
3. Strategic Decision Support: Contribute to decision-making through detailed analysis and forecasting.

Experience you’ll gain:

• Exposure to financial management and strategic decisions.
• Experience in improving reporting and forecasting processes.
• Opportunity to work cross-functionally with various teams and stakeholders.

How we’ll support you:

• A comprehensive KINTO induction.
• Opportunities to develop core skills for success in the role.
• A supportive environment to be authentic at work.
• A culture of learning with constructive feedback and mutual support.

What you’ll get to own:

• Key financial reconciliations, resolving discrepancies.
• Implementation and enhancement of financial systems and controls.
• Engagement with department heads for financial insights.
• Ensuring adherence to accounting policies and governance.

Key Experience & Skills:

Essential

• Qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant.
• Extensive experience in finance or management accounting.
• Strong technical accounting background, ideally in leasing.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.

Desirable

• Experience in FCA-regulated environments.
• Familiarity with SAP and Sofico Miles.
• Knowledge of leasing accounting techniques.
• 3-5 years PQE.

Attributes & Behaviours

• Analytical thinking and insight generation.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Technical proficiency, especially in Excel; SAP experience is a plus.
• Proactive problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication abilities.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Commercial awareness and business acumen.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Progressive pension scheme.
• Company car scheme post-probation (up to two cars).
• Private medical and life assurance.
• Various discounts and wellbeing initiatives.
• Hybrid working (2 days remote per week).

KINTO UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to accessibility and inclusivity in our recruitment process, offering adjustments as needed.

Our Recruitment Process:

We value diversity and are a Disability Confident Employer. Please inform us of any adjustments needed during the process. We also provide on-the-job training tailored to your learning style.