Management Accountant – UK, IRE & EMEA Distribution

Management Accountant – Uk, Ire & Emea Distribution

• Department: Finance
• Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Location: UK/Knutsford
• Reporting To: Financial Accountant - HQ

Description

To provide financial accounting and treasury support to the UK, IRELAND and EMEA Distribution regional teams to facilitate the achievement of business goals within budgeted resource levels and to enhance local decision-making processes through the proactive provision of financial analysis and interpretation.

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate and post month end journals, be responsible for the trial balance accuracy and perform subsequent balance sheet reconciliations.
• We offer hybrid working, this role is three days a week in the Knutsford office. There will be occasional travel in the UK and Ireland – 5% of the time. 
• Manage the monthly maintenance income release, maintain an up to date reconciliation by contract and customer number.
• Manage Accounts assistant whose is responsible for stock control process, to include monthly reconciliations, preparing the stock provision on a quarterly basis and to support any External or JSOX audit requirements in regard to stock.
• Manage credit controller who is responsible for UK & Ireland credit control.
• Maintain the fixed assets register and IFRS16 lease reporting for the Ireland entity.
• Support the treasury and accounts payable teams to ensure all invoices are accounted for correctly and in a timely manner. Ensure Bank reconciliations are up to date and accurate. Manage cashflow process.
• Monitor revenue and overheads and, where appropriate, propose corrective action in relation to deviations against budget.
• Support cost centre managers and help to enhance the financial understanding of division assigned.
• Ensure compliance with internal control systems and statutory financial regulations.
• Intrinsic involvement in interim and annual audits.
• Monitor and manage employee incentive schemes (including sales commission, bonus, and profit share).
• AdHoc tasks as required to support the wider finance community.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Education Level:

• High level of computer literacy; MS Office; specifically, Excel 
• Experience of working in a commercial environment (preferable) 
• Able to demonstrate a full understanding of all aspects of financial accounting, financial forecasting, budgeting and reporting 

Qualifications:  

• Part-Qualified and actively studying towards a recognised accounting qualification 

 REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES 

• Highly self-motivated and directed 
• High attention to detail and the ability to work accurately
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results 
• Team player, relationship building approach and experience working as a 'business partner'

Job Benefits

• 25 days' holiday a year with the opportunity to buy up to five additional days each year
• Competitive Company pension scheme
• Staff bonus scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Private medical insurance for all employees, (enhanced membership can be purchased for other family members)
• Life assurance 
• Income protection scheme
• Dental insurance for all employees
• Employee assistance programme
• Loyalty awards
• Employee wellbeing events and Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee My Benefits portal offering extensive retail discounts
• Opportunity to volunteer for charity work