Management Accountant

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join on a 14 month maternity leave cover. As the Management Accountant, you will play a crucial role in reviewing and analysing financial information for our outside entities, preparing management accounts, and assisting with the consolidation process. This is a challenging and rewarding position that requires strong technical accounting skills and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and inquire about financial information from all outside entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare quarterly management accounts, including the completion of draft journals.
• Review and verify paperless input for entities using Sage 50 accounts.
• Prepare and input data into the DIVA accounting system for the basis of consolidated accounts, including individual trial balances and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare supporting documents requested by MECJP for the consolidated accounts.
• Review and check VAT returns, including verifying VAT information from Property Management Companies Savills.
• Prepare MEL VAT quarterly return and review digital VAT return input by EY.
• Review and check CIS monthly returns.
• Prepare various ONS returns as required.
• Assist with gathering necessary information for the Corporation Tax Return.
• Prepare draft Financial Statements, including Notes of accounts, for all entities and map data.
• Assist with auditor requests during the year-end financial audit.
• Review Year End Financial Statements for outside entities, seeking approval for signature.
• Provide mentoring and supervision to accounts assistants.

Requirements:

• Solid knowledge of basic and advanced accounting principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of Sage 50 will be advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving skills with great attention to detail.
• ACCA qualified or actively studying towards ACCA qualification.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic finance team and gain valuable experience in managing the financial operations of multiple entities. If you possess the required skills and are ready to take on this challenging role, we would love to hear from you.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates