Management Accountant
Job description Management Accountant Part time - 25 hours About Our Client:Founded in 1780 our client is a well trusted & respected quantity surveying firm that have traded as an independently private owned practice for over 240 years Purpose and Scope of Role:To undertake all allocated duties competently to support the smooth running of the Accounts department, providing cover and support for colleagues where required. Main Responsibilities:The main responsibilities of your role include, but are not limited to: Task Specific/Technical The delivery of high-quality transactional management accounting, including but not limited to:Reconciling the time recording system to ensure all time has been entered on a weekly and monthly basisEstimating/forecasting monthly resultsReconciling revenue against time recording system, ensuring all billable hours have been invoiced and investigating any discrepanciesCalculating accruals and prepayments (income and expenses)Driving the reporting cycle forward to meet agreed deadlinesPreparation of monthly management accounts for the Managing BoardProducing high quality written Finance Reports to go alongside monthly management accountsTracking budgets and reporting on variancesProviding accurate and timely management information (MI) as required, ensuring business performance is appropriately summarised.Undertaking regular financial business analysis as required by the Finance Manager or the Managing Board.Providing informative and right first-time reports on either a routine or ad-hoc basis.To undertake regular and ad-hoc reconciliations of all finance related information.Maintain Project Ledger for accurate Project Accounting and Project Profitability ReportingConsistently applying robust internal controls and procedures to ensure companies ongoing compliance with both statutory and its own reporting requirements.Maintain appropriate records and audit trails to ensure your own area of responsibility is covered during absences.Maintaining the highest level of confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information. Education/Qualifications:A formal accounting qualification (such as, CIMA or ACCA or equivalent). Additional Skills or Experience: Extensive knowledge of accounting protocols and software as appropriate for the role.Demonstrable accounting experience gained within a similar role.Excellent Excel SkillsExperience with Crystal Reports or similar software is desirableKnowledge of Project Accounting Person Specification: Team working skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within the team and across the wider business.Good communication and interpersonal skills - with the ability to contribute effectively both orally and written.Sound organisational skills - with the ability to manage competing priorities to meet agreed deadlines.Excellent attention to detail.Flexible in approach in order to meet the needs of the business.Adaptable - able to positively overcome or adjust to changes in your role. A willingness to adopt new methods or techniques. Location: Maidstone - ME15Hours: 25 hours a week (Hybrid working policy on offer)Benefits: £30,000 salary (45k full time equivalent), company benefits Job Type: Part-time Pay: £30,000.00 per year Expected hours: 25 per week - Can be made up across various days of the week
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