Job Description

RED Industries is an ambitious company committed to becoming the UK's premier waste management provider. Every team member plays a vital role in our journey to excellence.

About the Role:

As a key member of the Head Office Accounts team, the Management Accountant will support the Head of Finance in delivering timely monthly management reports, managing cashflow, and business partnering with relevant departments. The role also plays a key part in preparing annual budgets and acts as the first point of contact for manual payments, expenses, and other finance admin tasks.

Key Responsibilities

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Cashflow Management:Oversee daily cashflow, bank reconciliations, and postings, flagging and explaining any variances. Management Reporting & Audit: Prepare accurate monthly management accounts with full P&L and balance sheet analysis, manage accruals/prepayments, maintain fixed asset registers, and support annual audit requirements, with the support from the wider finance team as required. Budgeting & Forecasting:Build and maintain budget models, ensuring provided inputs are accurate and compare monthly actuals with the budget model. Business Partnering:Collaborate with business unit leads to understand operations and provide financial insight, ensuring all variances are clearly explained. Finance Administration:Process IS invoice uploads, payments (including IF transfers), employee expenses, mileage, and credit card analysis. Verify bank details for new suppliers and employees. Ad-hoc Support: Provide cover and assistance across the finance team during holidays and absence.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

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AAT qualified or part-qualified CIMA (or equivalent). Educated to A-Level standard or higher. Proven experience working within a group structure. Strong working knowledge of SAP Business One. Confident user of Excel with intermediate-level skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables). Holds a clean UK driving licence. Willing and able to travel to other RED sites on an ad hoc basis. Sharp analytical mindset with strong review and problem-solving capabilities. Collaborative, with a team-first attitude and strong interpersonal skills. Proactive and professional, with a dedicated work ethic and a 'can-do' approach. Highly motivated to succeed and deliver accurate, timely results. Curious and improvement-focused, with the confidence to challenge current processes and suggest enhancements.

Benefits:

Pension Scheme Available 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays Ongoing training & development plan Free employee health and wellbeing programme (HSF) Free employee retail discount plan (Wider Wallet) Free parking Referral programme (recommend a friend). Free Life insurance (after qualifying period) Free PPE
Job Type: Fixed term contract

Pay: From 14.50 per hour

Work Location: In person