Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Production of monthly flash, accounts, and other business reporting.
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and financial regulations.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Collaborate with department heads to develop and monitor budgets.
• Provide guidance on financial planning and forecasting.
• Track and report on budget variances and recommend corrective actions.

Cash Flow Management:

• Monitor cash flow and liquidity to support operational needs.
• Implement efficient cash management policies.
• Identify opportunities to optimise working capital.

Strategic Projects and Wider Business Involvement:

• Lead and contribute to strategic business projects, ensuring financial considerations are integrated.
• Participate in non-finance related projects, such as insurance and vehicles, providing financial expertise and oversight.
• Improvement in Foreign Currency purchasing and planning.

Tax, Payroll and Compliance:

• Oversee the payroll process to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure VAT and Tax returns are done in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work alongside external accountants during the year-end accounting process.

Business Partnering:

• Collaborate with senior managers in other departments to identify opportunities for improvement and Efficiency.
• Develop PowerBI and SQL Reporting- full training will be given
• Provide financial insights to support departmental initiatives.
• Drive efficiencies and automation within the accounts team.
• Highlight areas for revenue and cost improvement.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Studying for an Accounts Qualification - CIMA, ACCA
• Proven experience as a Management Accountant or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Sage, Microsoft Packages, Advanced Excel
• Ability to drive efficiencies and automation.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in business partnering.

Salary and Benefits:

• Up £47,000 per annum
• Study Support ACCA/CIMA
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (1 Additional Day at 2nd,4^th, and 5^th completed years of service)
• Hybrid and Flexible Working (50/50 Split between Remote and Office)
• 4% Matched Pension
• Cash Plan - Allows employee to claim money for opticians, dentist, physio etc.
• Company Laptop
• On Site Parking
• Study Support
• Permanent Position