Accounts Manager

Our client based in Bridgend is looking to recruit an Accounts Manager for an immediate start on a permanent contract.

Reporting to the Commercial Director you will be responsible for providing information to management by researching and analysing accounting data and preparing reports.

Tasks and Responsibilities

P & L (Profit and Loss)

• Reviewing proposed payment list (Prepared by FA) prior to approving the actual bank payments
• Assist with weekly cash flow forecasting, monitoring of working capital and reporting to corporate on weekly basis
• Manage the review of system generated PO accruals through "Accrual Generator" prior to posting accruals into access accounts
• Analysis of individual projects and justification of gross margin
• Assist in analysis of overhead against budget

WIP (Work in Progress)

• Working closely with Project Engineers, Cost Controller and Project/Operation Manager to monitor on-going project profitability
• Monthly WIP entries are prepared, reviewed and clarified with operations team
• A detailed review is conducted of WIP balances to review age and validity

Balance Sheet

• Stock reconciliation & recording the same in access accounts
• Review & Reconciliation of Control accounts
• Weekly bank reconciliations

HMRC

• Reconciliation PAYE/NI
• Reconciliation Quarterly VAT Return & payment
• Manage Quarterly Corporation Tax Payment to GEHL
• Manage reconciliation of P35 at yearend

Management Accounts & Reports

• Assist in timely submission of monthly Management Accounts via Completed Focus Pack
• Assist in preparation of Management Monthly Report
• Preparing Audit Packs, coordinating with the Auditors and assisting/replying their queries.
• Run Year End in Business Central once the Statutory Accounts are signed off or finalised

Minimum Competency / Qualifications

• Postgraduate in business administration, management, accounting, or equivalent.
• At least 3 years' experience in a similar role
• Commercial and business awareness
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Problem-solving skills and initiative
• Strong attention to detail and an investigative nature
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize
• Good IT skills to inc Excel (pivots/Vlookups)
• Internal control processes experience
• Project accounting experience advantageous but not essential

For more information, please contact Naomi on 07506 949615.

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