HPCareers are supporting our client, a reputable UK based distributor of specialist products throughout Europe, partnering with some of the worlds leading brands. Due to an exciting expansion phase, our client now has a career opportunity for a professional Management Accountant to lead a small finance team, reporting directly into the Managing Director.
Job Description
Management of the day to day running of the finance department (one other team member)
Production of monthly consolidated management information: Profit & Loss Account; Balance Sheets; Cash Flow; Sales and Margin Trends Analysis; with detailed commentary on all of the aforementioned items
Quarterly VAT and EC Sales returns
Managing an external payroll bureau
Sales analysis trends from previous periods and years
Working closely with and supporting Managing Director providing appropriate financial information to enable the smooth running of the business and to facilitate and support key strategic decisions made within the business
Managing and monitoring supplier rebates receivable
Preparation of year end accounts and full pack for external accountants to prep stat accounts
New financial year budget preparation
Maintenance of fixed assets registers and share registers of all associated companies
Timely quarterly legislative reporting, of VAT, Intrastat, EC Sales Lists to HMRC
Key Requirements
Qualified Accountant, either through professional qualification or experience
Sage 50 (report writing function)
Sage 200 is desirable
Motivational people manager
Significant commercial awareness
Business analysis and strategic planning/forecasting
