Management Accountant - Norwich, United Kingdom - Reed Accountancy

Reed Accountancy

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Norwich, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Management Accountant - £26,000 - £30,000 Per Annum - Norwich
18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Reed Accountancy and Finance are proud to be working with a local authority in the Norwich area who require a
Management Accountantto join their finance team.

The
Management Accountant will undertake to prepare the initial management accounts, supporting the Finance Business Partner and conducting any analysis required by the business.

Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, the
Management Accountant will work predominately with the Transactional teams (Finance HR & Payroll) as well as the operational business where required to support the analysis/bridge of operationalto financial information - including but not limited to payroll costs - components, FTE and hours

Role in summary:

Preparation of initial management accounts ensuring coding from system driven information is clearly captured, posted correctly and presented clearly to enable a review of the results.
Preparation of detailed schedules to support balance sheet (prepayments, accruals, etc)
Assist with the compilation of operational data (staff hours, etc) to support interpretation of the accounts
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
Preparation and posting of journals
Reconcile intercompany transactions
Prepare detailed analysis for the forecasts & budgets as required by the FBP
Prepare a breakdown of cost base and income to the extent possible from analysis
Provide detail/evidence or adhoc analysis to auditors as and when requested
Utilise background knowledge and awareness of Corporation Tax and VAT to advise business units as applicable
As required by the FBP, work with the process and transactional teams to provide specific analysis or tasks.
Undertake continuous professional development within the industry
AAT Qualified, working towards ACCA (or equivalent) qualification
Knowledge / Understanding of Corporation Tax & VAT
Proven experience within a previous management accountant role
Experience preparing management accounts and balance sheet schedules periodically in a commercial environment
Ability to work to your own initiative in a deadline driven environment
Excellent documentation skills, capable of providing accurate data and reports
Ability to communicate effectively with all areas of the business
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook