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Cammach Bryant

Posted

7 days ago

description

Our client is currently recruiting for a Management Accountant. Based in Aberdeen, the role is on a permanent, full-time basis.

ROLE

The job holder is responsible for the management accounting for the assigned entities through the provision of financial and operational reporting, guidance and a sound system of internal control.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensuring the provision of high quality financial and management information and reports that allow for improved decision-making and performance tracking, and which comply with local, Group and statutory reporting needs and accounting policies Preparation and submission of forecasts, management accounts and narrative for assigned business entities, for review by the Financial Controller, to tight deadlinesPreparation and submission of the quarterly forecast and annual budget submissionResponsible for the integrity of the entities nominal ledgerCash management, reporting and forecasting for entities assignedAssisting in completion of corporation tax packs which are submitted to the Group Tax DepartmentCompleting quarterly/bi-monthly VAT returnEnhancing management information to reflect changing needs of management and to drive the business forwardReconciling and reporting of intercompany balancesReconciling Fixed assets including the preparation of capital sanctions for Senior ManagementPreparing Statutory accountsAssisting in improving, developing and monitoring controlsProducing and/or analysing detailed product costing and margin analysis within entitiesCalculation and setting of cost rates, labour analysisAnalysing, monitoring and controlling of R&D spend (when applicable)Continual improvement of current accounting system to support the finance functionProviding cover and supporting the department as and when needed, e.g. assisting with the completion month end duties for team members.Analysing and reporting on trend, variances and performance issues.Reporting information to both local management and PLC group as required REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

Qualified Accountant or willingness to work towards a Professional Accountancy qualificationEducated to degree level in relevant subject area (e.g. Accountancy)Demonstrating continuing professional development relevant to the accounting qualification and the roleProven post qualifying experience and demonstrable experience in a similar roleExperience of working in a similar role (preferred) or other relevant working experienceExcellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, in particular ExcelHighly proficient in spoken and written English Desirable:

Knowledge and experience of an ERP system, ideally Microsoft D365Full Driving Licence Personal Qualities:

Excellent communication (both written and oral), influencing and interpersonal skillsHigh degree of commercial acumenHighly professional conductHigh level of accuracy and strong organisation skillsAbility to prioritise workloadSystematic and methodical approach to problem solvingAbility to challengeEnthusiasticAmbitious

location

Aberdeenshire