Management Accountant at Sourcing and Produce

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing company financial strategy and making recommendations to the CEO where appropriate.
• Responsible for producing and analyzing end of year financial accounts; production of statutory accounts and filing of the company's tax returns.
• Responsible for producing annual departmental and company-wide budgets and five-year rolling estimates, monthly and quarterly management accounts and ad-hoc reports as required.
• Responsible for reviewing, updating, and implementing existing internal accounting systems and introducing new systems and controls where appropriate.
• Responsible for maintaining computerized accounting software and upgrading the software where appropriate.
• Responsible for monitoring all company expenditure and where appropriate making recommendations to individuals and teams responsible for budgets.
• Responsible for maintaining the General Ledger; setting up new accounts and cost centers when required; ensuring reconciliation of control accounts; ensuring correct allocation of expenditure to cost centers.
• Responsible for prompt raising of sales invoices for customers, processing of receipts and all aspects of credit control.
• Banking: Responsible for managing of all treasury functions including company bank accounts and company credit/debit cards; ensuring adequate funds are available to meet expenditure requirements; ensuring optimal management of cash flows by liaising on a regular basis with the company's bankers and other stakeholders.
• Tax: Responsible for handing all tax returns and providing advice on compliance with regulations as necessary.
• Budgeting: Working with the various departments to prepare budgets, forecasts, and management accounts.
• Develop financial documents, processing, and budget preparation & execution.
• Prepare monthly management reports.
• Prepare income statements and balance sheets.
• Support regular and annual audits by providing timely information and answers to internal and external auditors.
• Any other activities related to the financial management of the Company.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Must be a chartered accountant.
• 3+ years prior work experience within a financial management role.
• Experience of preparing budgets, management accounts and end of year financial accounts.
• Good verbal and written presentation skills;
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative, within a team environment;
• Ability to work well under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail;
• High level of planning & organizational skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office tools;
• High analytical ability;
• Good investigative skills;
• Good Reporting Skills