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Management Accountant (Maternity Cover)

2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
ME8, Rainham, Medway
£52,000 - £60,000 GBP yearly
Accounting / Finance
To support the Gillingham Site and Finance team in management reporting and analysis. To deliver accurate and timely reporting through the maintenance of books and records This role is a key member of the finance team, supporting monthly, quarterly, and year end Finance processes, coupled with management reporting required both Internally and Externally at all levels of the business.
Roles & Responsibilities
To take responsibility for accurate financial reporting to strict deadlines; to liaise with external and internal auditors to ensure robust processes; input into the budget/forecast process and ensure the site is Sarbannes Oxley compliant.
Key accountabilities include:
* Produce accurate profit and loss and balance sheets to tight deadlines
* Manage cashflow and reporting to tight deadlines
* Take responsibility for cashflow forecasting
* Produce headcount and payroll reports
* Help maintain all ledgers
* Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit completion
* Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Sarbannes Oxley (SOX) guidelines
* Control expenditure versus budget
* Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
* Action improvements to reporting processes
* Mentor and develop the Finance team
* Ensure dependable and reliable processes are installed and adhered to
* Assist in the completion of quarterly stocktakes
* BBP preparation and monthly forecast process
* Daily reporting & Target tracking
* Manufacturing KPI’s and Over and Under absorption techniques
* Computation Excess and Obsolete provision
* Alongside the Quality team monitor Warranty returns and claims, identifying any financial risks to the business
* Complete analysis, journal preparation and entry of monthly reports
* Responsible for annual Standard Costing process
* Factory Margin reporting within the plant
* Supports their respective teams to ensure quality objectives are met.
* Any other duties as may be required to ensure the efficient operation of the Company.
Experience & Qualifications
Mandatory
* Working towards ACCA/CIMA qualification
* Strong understanding of a Standard Costing environment
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Finance role
* Understanding of how to produce a business case and use of Discounted Cashflow (DCF) and NPV calculations
Desirable
* CIMA/ACCA Qualified
* Working knowledge of SAP, or other similar ERP system
* Experience working in AP for a manufacturing organisation