Interim Management Accountant
- Recruiter
- Accountancy Recruit
- Location
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England, Surrey, Woking
WokingSurrey
- Salary
- £200.00 - £250.00 per day
- Posted
- 09 Aug 2018
- Closes
- 17 Aug 2018
- Ref
- BBBH613
- Job Title
- Accountant
- Category
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Part Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Interim Management Accountant, initially on a part time basis (4 days per week) with the potential to grow to full time, paying up to £250 per day. Working for an award-winning, rapidly growing company working in a very trendy sector, headquartered in the Woking, with key markets in Europe, North America and beyond. The company's reputation, like it's product, is the result of great care and a source of pride. The care & pride they take with their product is matched only by the companies ambition to continue building & enhancing their name and reputation in every way.
Key Responsibilities will encompass:
- Preparation of monthly management accounts, with budget analysis (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Analysis, Territory P&L reporting)
- Production of weekly and monthly sales reports
- Monitoring and reporting on cashflow and working capital (weekly statement of cash/creditors/debtors)
- Managing stock control process; Reconciling stock balances and valuations (raw materials & finished goods)
- Accurate calculation of monthly Cost of Goods sold across all cost centres and product categories
- Input into quarterly reforecasting and annual budgeting process (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash)
- Regular analysis of marketing and other costs by territory and by product variant
- Improvement input into the quality of reporting (using Sage and Excel)
- Maintaining an accurate & appropriate control environment
- Contributing to the improvement of controls and procedures (ensuring these are documented)
- Overseeing debtor control and supplier payments process
- Input into a range of non-financial tasks, including Health & Safety compliance, IT systems development, HR
- The role is within a small team so there are no direct reports. However, as the most senior team member reporting to the FD, the Management Accountant will help support & guide more junior members of the team
About you:
- Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent; including recently qualified)
- Thorough understanding of management information systems
- Previous experience with Sage50 and Excel integrated reporting preferred
- Excellent spreadsheet skills (a short test at interview stage will be conducted)
- Previous experience in a brand/product environment will be advantageous but not essential
- Solid interpersonal skills and ability to successfully communicate with people at all levels, and all business functions
- Committed, self-reliant, hard-working, diligent, precise, accurate, personable
General Information:
- Interim position initially 3-6 months, 4-5-days per week, MUST be able to work Fridays
- Interviews will be held in week commencing 27th August and 3rd September with a start date of September 10th
- Reports directly to Finance Director
- Key relationships with the following: Bookkeeper, Logistics Manager, Brand/Country Managers (in market), External customers and suppliers, Auditors/Payroll service providers/other professionals
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dedicated and passionate team for a rapidly growing company in an exciting sector and be a key contributor to it's ongoing success
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