Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join our Accounts team at the Sinclair Group based in Volkswagen Swansea, part of the Sinclair Group, reporting to the Head of Finance.

Job Title:

Management Accountant

Full time

: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5.00pm

Position pays:

40,000 to 45,000 per annum plus company car.

Location:

Sinclair Volkswagen Swansea SA1 8QY


We are seeking a charismatic, outgoing individual with excellent communication skills. You will be highly motivated, have excellent attention to detail and accuracy, be very competent using word and excel and be highly organised with ability to time manage.

Job Purpose:

A Management Accountant prepares, develops and analyses financial information to allow the organisation to make well-informed decisions to ensure future stability, profitability and growth. Management Accountants establish and maintain financial policies and management information systems and are an integral function to inform management colleagues on all aspects of company finance. The role combines accounting skills with effective management and concise communication to both financial and non-financial management. A Management Accountant's role is to look ahead, analysing business performance advising on how to pre-empt problems and adapt to changing circumstances and developments The overall aim for a Management Accountant is to improve value in all areas of the business by managing and reducing operational and production costs and implementing the most effective strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Produce financial statements including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, monthly management accounts, variance analysis and commentaries. Assist in the production of the annual budget and periodic forecasting Provide management reporting decision-making, including project appraisal, evaluation and post-implementation analysis Ongoing review of cash flow and production forecasts Produce annual statutory accounts in management format Calculation, presentation and payment of VAT Manage capital expenditure Report on company assets and liabilities including balance sheet account reconciliations and review of intangible assets Ensure compliance with all financial regulations Manage accounts assistants, including day to day communication and motivation as well as succession planning and performance management Carry out continuous reviews of working accounting practices and processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.

Key Competencies:

Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 3 years' experience Proven technical ability with analytical skills and attention to detail Understanding of financial regulation and legislation Understanding of modern management information systems Ability to manage, delegate, motivate, monitor and control team Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels with both financial and non-financial management Intellectual with a strong commercial acumen

What's in it for you?

30 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays) that will increase with length of service Birthday day off Contributory Pension Scheme Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption payment Job Specific training Staff discounted parts and servicing plus a free MOT every year Recognition of length of service at 5,10,20,30 & 40 years anniversary Life Assurance (death in service benefit) Staff Car Scheme
Colleague Referral Scheme / Customer Referral Schemes Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance programme with access to a 24/7 helpline and designated Mental Health First Aiders Sinclair Foundation - charitable foundation designed to support members or their close family who find they need financial support at times of ill-health. Development opportunities within the Sinclair Group
available after a suitable qualifying period

To apply

If you wish to apply, please send us your most up to date CV, making the first page your covering letter and stating your salary expectations.