Senior Management Accountant Required - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Now Careers

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

I am recruiting on behalf of a growing business in the Cardiff Gate area. My client is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join their growing team.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for providing accurate and timely financial information for key stakeholders and will be expected to make a significant contribution to the achievement of the group's objectives.

Key activities will include:

The full preparation of monthly management accounts
Internal financial reporting and key business information reporting to our stakeholders
Responsibility for the maintenance and review of all balance sheet items
Responsibility for income reconciliations
Business partnering activities with our home managers providing insightful analysis on trends and assisting in driving forward business KPIs
Take a lead role in providing education, training and support to nonfinancial managers to reduced costs and improve decision making
Budgeting and forecasting activities, including regular budget v actual performance reviews
Assisting in the preparation of the annual external audit
Management of one Accounts Technician
Developing and managing financial systems, controls and policies to ensure that processes are robust, efficient and effective

Skills and Qualities

A selfmotivated and proactive attitude someone who takes the initiative and strives for improvement
Keen to progress with the business and develop their accounting knowledge with an interest in finance and business
An inquisitive mind someone who challenges the status quo and is not afraid to ask questions
Has the ability to work to deadlines by having an organised and methodical approach
Enthusiastic and driven getting involved in anything and everything
Strong attention to detail is a key skill needed for this role someone who is thorough and accurate when accomplishing tasks
Excellent communication skills and able to tailor their approach to different levels in the organisation
It is important to be both a strong team player as well as possessing the ability to work alone to complete key tasks
Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) as well as conversant with a range of ERP and IT systems.

Qualifications & Knowledge