£55,000-£60,000

Barnes Roffe Recruitment have partnered exclusively with a long established and fast growing Technology company in their search for a Management Accountant.

As Management Accountant, you will be is central to the financial reporting and decision making of the businesses in UK and Europe, focusing on preparing financial reports, analysing data and advising on financial planning and decision-making. Enabling senior management to make informed decision that drive growth and profitability.

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Together with the Finance Manager, assist in the preparation of the monthly management accounts for the Group Companies (UK and EU offices) including reporting and analysis
• Manage and supervise the Assistant Management Accountant.
• In conjunction with the Finance team, to review and develop existing ERP and financial reporting to enhance efficiencies and automation.
• Working with the Finance Manager assist with the annual audit process.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns for the UK and European companies and provide VAT and import-related information to external accountants for subsidiary companies.
• Working with the Finance Manager and ERP, review processes to ensure that they are best suited and where appropriate propose changes aligned to automation
• Revision and preparation of weekly Company cashflows
• Month-end procedures, which involve reconciliations and closing of ledgers
• Calculation and posting of management journals, such as accruals and prepayments, corrections in coding etc
• Prepare sales figures and submit to selected Stakeholders monthly
• Preparing sales commission figures for monthly payroll and to ensure that payroll journals are posted
• Overview of staff expense claims and credit card spending
• Review and highlight any internal financial processes that could be improved to increase accuracy and efficiency

Requirements:

• Fully qualified ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification
• At least 5 years+ management accounting experience
• Experience of working within European countries, France, The Netherlands, Germany and Spain
• Experience of managing across EU statutory reporting including VAT Returns, Confirmation of Statements etc
• An understanding of inventory management processes
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Advanced IT skills, including accounting ERP systems, Excel, and Power BI, essential for financial analysis and reporting

Please contact Nicola Rouse at Barnes Roffe Recruitment to discuss in more detail.

Braintree

Our Client is a leading manufacturer with a turnover c£80m with over 20 offices and depots in the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. Every year it manufactures more than 1.6 million units, leading the industry in both innovation and sustainability to suit a wide range of industries, from construction to security.

About the Role:

We are looking to recruit a Company Accountant who will be comfortable working in  a fast-paced environment and will be responsible for managing a team of Management Accountants, overseeing the preparation of the monthly management account packs. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will support the wider Finance function and be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key business stakeholders. We are looking for someone with the ability to be a key influencer and keen to progress to a Finance Controller role over time.

Responsibilities:

• To ensure the accurate and timely preparation of the monthly management accounts.
• To take ownership of the statutory year end audit
• To manage a small team of management accountants.
• To ensure that VAT returns are completed accurately and submitted on time.
• To ensure the timely submission of group EU intrastat’s
• To work alongside the Group FD to enhance the month end reporting pack to meet the requirements of the business
• Work alongside the senior management team to drive the company strategy forward

Education:

• ACCA/ACA Qualified

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Experience of working in a management accounts function
• Team management experience
• A subject matter expert
• Strong in relationship building and collaboration with all levels of staff
• Good organisational, time and project management skills
• Clear verbal and written communication skills in English

£60,000 – £75,000 basic plus benefits

Barnes Roffe Recruitment has partnered with a highly regarded, International Workplace Solutions business, which has an enviable reputation for being market leaders in their field. With further anticipated growth forecast, they are looking to strengthen their Finance function, with 2 Finance Manager openings.

As a Qualified Finance Manager, you will report into the Group Finance Director and will be based at their UK Head Office in Central London.

Responsibilities:

• This role will ensure full responsibility of all day-to-day financial matters for the European companies, including preparation of monthly management accounts for two entities to strict deadlines.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts for all UK companies
• Production of monthly group consolidated management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Cash flow management including weekly rolling cash forecasts.
• Finalising weekly supplier payment runs.
• Leading discussion with suppliers to increase credit terms offered in conjunction with the accounts payable staff.
• Weekly/monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts.
• Preparation of monthly reconciliations of balance sheet items including maintenance of fixed asset registers.
• Processing of any intercompany sales invoices.
• Preparation of monthly reconciliations of balance sheet items including maintenance of fixed asset registers.
• Preparation of monthly payroll data ready for submission to payroll bureau.
• Calculation of all staff bonus and commission payments.
• Preparation of year end audit file.
• Liaise with external accountants, customers, suppliers and banks as required.
• Management and development of finance team members.
• Develop and refine processes to build efficiencies within the team and its outputs.
• Assist in the development of KPI’s to manage team and business performance.
• Any other duties as required by the Group Finance Director.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified
• Minimum 2 years post qualified experience ideally in a similar role.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Excellent IT skills including Excel.
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, particularly during month end.
• Experience using Business Central Dynamics 365 (preferred but not essential).
• hybrid working available (3 days in the office) is available.