A market leader in the ship building sector, based in Southampton are looking to hire a senior Management Accountant to join their growing team. This is an outstanding opportunity with the opportunity to progress to a Finance Manager/Controller role within the next two years.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role will suit a recently qualified accountant seeking an all rounder role in a high growth business. You will gain exposure to senior executives across the business, and be a key part of the finance team and future succession.
Key responsibilities will include:
*Produce accurate and timely quarterly management accounts and yearly accounts and financial statements, alongside managing the day-to-day audit process
*Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings
*Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
*Work with the parent company in providing information for consolidation purposes, for example, intercompany transactions and reconciliations
*Liaise with the Project Management and Commercial Team to ensure fair contract positions are reported at quarter end (WIP, accruals, remedial provisions, risks and opportunities, stock)
*Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
*Work with the finance team and management on reporting and control activities
*Assist with producing accurate and timely monthly project reports to support wider business decision making and monitoring
*Conducting project profitability and variance analysis
*Manage capital expenditure versus budget
*Support senior management in relevant projects as they arise
Applicants Requirements
*ACA/ACCA Qualified ideally practice trained
*Comfortable preparing end to end financial accounts/statements
*Strong MS Excel skills
*Strong communicator, task orientated, with energy and enthusiasm
*Comfortable working as part of a small team
*Deputising for Head of Finance