Management Accountant

The role:

The Management Accountant is central to the financial reporting and decision making of our 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, ensuring all Balance Sheet nominal reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and third-party submissions are completed accurately and on time-

In conjunction with the Finance team, to review and develop existing ERP and financial reporting to enhance efficiencies and automation, providing better and more accurate information to both Directors and Senior Leadership team

Working with the Finance Manager assist with the annual audit process, ensuring that the preparation of requested documents is met within the agreed timeline and that responses are actioned accordingly

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

Review rebate agreements submitted by Sales Director on an annual basis (January) in order to prepare monthly rebate provision

Prepare sales figures and submit to selected Stakeholders monthly in order that the rebate invoices can be raised.

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

In conjunction with the Finance Manager, continue to drive continuous improvement and ensure strong internal controls

To ensure that all regulatory reports are prepared within the required timeframes

Any other tasks that may be required from time to time.

Required Skills: High level of initiative with strong administrative and organisational abilities, keen attention to detail, accountability and ownership of responsibilities, effective people management, ability to meet deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, and adapt to a fast-moving technology-driven environment.

Accountancy degree/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