Management Accountant

Job Description

Elevation Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be working in partnership with a successful and growing business based in Sheffield who are looking for an ambitious, developing finance professional for their Management Accountant position to prepare accurateand timely divisional management accounts, ensuring the integrity of the balance sheet and underlying financial records of all companies within the division. The successful candidate will not be afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in as they will be expected to provide extensive support with the month end / management accounts processes whilst providing strong analytical insight to the wider business toinform strategic decision making. Role Responsibilities:-* TB review, preparation & reallocations as required* Sales order review and revenue reconciliation, segmentation and controls* Accruals and prepayment preparation & posting* Payroll posting reconciliations and review* Balance sheet reviews and reconciliations and posting, with support, subsequent adjustment* To prepare and post all appropriate journal adjustments, maintaining full support and back-up* To ensure that all appropriate balance sheet accounts are maintained and reconciled to appropriate back up on a timely basis* To provide accurate and full supporting documentation for audit purposes, liaising with the external auditors as required* To review and investigate key profit and loss and balance sheet variances compared to budget, forecast and prior year, providing a commentary to CEO, CFO and relevant heads of department* To assist in budget control through approval of related department PO requests - understanding and challenging on the need for cost spend* Produce monthly reporting packs and lead monthly P&L reviews to key stakeholders and heads of department* Timely and accurate maintenance of TES reporting software and tools* Assist in ad-hoc analysis, report production and cost investigations - in particular in support of finance business partners and heads of department in cost understanding and cost control* To support and effectively co-ordinate relevant activities with the rest of the Finance team (e.g. Commercial finance, AP, AR & Tax) as appropriate* To support set up and integration of mergers, acquisitions, and new product launches* Support Accounts Payable, Billing and Accounts Receivable functions in financial processing and policy controlsEssential Skills & Experience:-* Part qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA preferred, ATT to be considered)* Strong academic record (University level education preferred)* Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles* Proven & reliable technical skills* Proven ability to handle new and different systems* High attention to detail* Adaptable and open to change* Approachable personality* Curious and can-do mindsetBenefits Include:-* 25 days annual leave rising to 30* 5% pension after probation* Access to My Benefits World* Discounted city centre parking* Health cover* Life Assurance* Cycle to Work Scheme* Referral Scheme* Season Ticket Loan* EAP (Employee assistance programme)* Access to an extensive Learning and Development menuIf you have the relevant skills and experience and would like to be considered for this role then please apply or contact Sarah-Jane Skott directly.

Keyskills :
business analystfinance analystaccountancyfinance reportingmanagement accountantpart qualified