Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Management Accountant to join our finance team (with an immediate start). As a key contributor within our large, multi-site organisation, you will provide high-quality monthly management accounts (P&L and balance sheet), covering end to end procedures, that directly supports strategic decision-making and drives business performance. You will be a key member of UK finance team, whilst also have strong exposure to European Group CFO.

ABOUT US

Walker Fire Group is the UK division of the Moyne Roberts Group, a market leader in fire and security safety products and services, with 700 employees across Europe and the UK.

We operate with a high level of autonomy across our regional companies in the UK -- while benefiting from the scale, systems, and support of our wider parent group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare monthly management accounts and board pack information

Process bi-monthly, and ad-hoc, supplier payment runs from start to finish

Ensure monthly payroll is processed in a timely and compliant manner

Monthly general ledger reviews for miss-postings and required reclassifications

Daily / weekly / monthly bank and credit card reconciliations

Stock booking and reconciliation, including purchase order reconciliations

Monthly VAT returns and payments, and supporting 3rd party providers in corporation tax compliance

Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers

Maintain fixed asset register and monthly depreciation and amortisation bookings

Maintain accruals and prepayment schedules

Reconcile all balance sheet accounts on monthly basis

Assist with annual financial audit requirements

Ensure intercompany balances are reconciled with group entities

Complete monthly ONS and other surveys

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / ATTRIBUTES

Legal right to work in the UK without visa or work-permit sponsorship

Comfortable with working full-time in an office environment

3-5 years management accountant experience

Demonstrable experience in end to end management accounts procedures and production

Motivated to build their career, with an urgent approach to completing required tasks

Confident with strong communication skills - must be able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders

Solution oriented - brings solutions to issues, focussed on solving the problem than discussing it

Pro-active mindset, looks around the corner to determine what is required next

Curious, with demonstrable desire to learn and continuously improve

Highly process focussed, consistently takes notes, asks questions and delivers on tasks

Has strong attention to detail, reads all information sent, reconciles all figures and double checks work

Team oriented, has prior background in a team environment, whether professionally or personally, looks to be a contributor and reliable team member

NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

Has started or is seeking to start an accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CPA etc.)

Experience with financial systems such as Exact Globe (accounting), Lucanet (consolidation), Scan Sys (purchase invoice), internet banking or similar tools

Experience managing inventory data in a company, including item codes, prices, and stock value

Demonstrated experience in process improvement and implementing financial policies and controls

Experience in a company growing by acquisition

WHAT WE OFFER

A key role in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial organisation with real ability to expand your scope and define your career path

Autonomy to significantly contribute to core finance functions and influence how we scale operations across the UK

Highly visible work with direct exposure to C-level leadership

Support for ongoing professional development

Employer pension contributions

23 days annual leave, increasing to 24 days after 1st year and 25 days after 2nd year

Free on-site parking

Company events

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person