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Senior Management Accountant

Employer
Michael Page
Location
Birmingham, England, West Midlands
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
23 Dec 2022

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Sector
Education and training
Salary band
£50,000 - £60,000
Hours
Full Time
Where will they be working?
Hybrid - mostly home

Job Details

To provide support to the Financial Controller in ensuring the management accounting, reporting and internal control activities of the UK operations are carried out in an efficient, timely and effective manner.

Client Details

Our client is an employment and health care provider operating across the UK.

Description

  • To ensure the day to day accounting for the operations of the company, results in the accurate and timely recording of entries into the general ledger.
  • To be responsible for the month-end entries, accounting and P&L of key contracts within the business.
  • To be responsible for the line management, support and development of a management accountant
  • To be responsible for key accounts on the P&L and Balance Sheet for the month end close process. This will involve the preparation of month end journals and supporting schedules to be presented to the Financial Controller. Review/support to the financial accountants during the month close process will also be required.
  • To be able to communicate and present clear working papers to enable a strong working relationship with the finance business partners to ensure completeness and accuracy of P&L reporting.
  • To be responsible for balance sheet reporting at each month end, ensuring preparation, completeness of reconciliations and understanding of key assumptions/judgements.
  • Managing the preparation of relevant detailed year end audit work papers and liaise with the external auditors as may be required.
  • To support the Financial Controller to ensure that the requirements of the UK Group are met by the wider finance team. This includes supporting budgeting and cash flow processes.
  • Ensuring existing financial management controls are robust and fit for purpose, whilst ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Any other related duties as required by the business objectives.

Profile

  • Experience in working in a finance team across both P&L and balance sheet with working knowledge of accounting procedures and systems.
  • Experience in working with varied levels of management and as part of a high-performance culture.
  • A passion for driving change and a track record for delivering continuous improvement.
  • Competent in the use and purpose of technology with excellent IT skills.
  • A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in end to end management account production.

Job Offer

Salary up to £55,000 plus benefits

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Michael Page has pioneered a unique, consultative approach to recruitment, enabling us to find the best fit between our client’s needs and the candidate’s experience and abilities. With an emphasis on delivering results and establishing long-term relationships, our consultants waive commission in favour of quarterly profit share – that means impartial career advice and an entire team pulling together on your behalf.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 164 offices in 34 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package.

We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career. Take this opportunity to browse our accounting, tax and treasury jobs to find out more about our specific expertise:
• Industry and commerce
• Financial services
• Public and not-for-profit
• Taxation
• Specialist markets
• Treasury
• Newly qualified ACA

Alternatively, if you're looking to hire, please send us a job brief or get in touch to find out how our track record could add value to your recruitment process”

Visit the Michael Page website for more information

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