Management Accountant; Maternity Cover

Position: Management Accountant (Maternity Cover)
Location: Rainham

To support the Gillingham Site and Finance team in management reporting and analysis. To deliver accurate and timely reporting through the maintenance of books and records This role is a key member of the finance team, supporting monthly, quarterly, and year end Finance processes, coupled with management reporting required both Internally and Externally at all levels of the business.

Roles & Responsibilities
To take responsibility for accurate financial reporting to strict deadlines; to liaise with external and internal auditors to ensure robust processes; input into the budget/forecast process and ensure the site is Sarbannes Oxley compliant.
Key accountabilities include:
 
* Produce accurate profit and loss and balance sheets to tight deadlines
 
* Manage cashflow and reporting to tight deadlines
 
* Take responsibility for cashflow forecasting
 
* Produce headcount and payroll reports
 
* Help maintain all ledgers
 
* Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit completion
 
* Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Sarbannes Oxley (SOX) guidelines
 
* Control expenditure versus budget
 
* Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
 
* Action improvements to reporting processes
 
* Mentor and develop the Finance team
 
* Ensure dependable and reliable processes are installed and adhered to
 
* Assist in the completion of quarterly stocktakes
 
* BBP preparation and monthly forecast process
 
* Daily reporting & Target tracking
 
* Manufacturing KPI’s and Over and Under absorption techniques
 
* Computation Excess and Obsolete provision
 
* Alongside the Quality team monitor Warranty returns and claims, identifying any financial risks to the business
 
* Complete analysis, journal preparation and entry of monthly reports
 
* Responsible for annual Standard Costing process
 
* Factory Margin reporting within the plant
 
* Supports their respective teams to ensure quality objectives are met.
 
* Any other duties as may be required to ensure the efficient operation of the Company.
Experience & Qualifications
Mandatory
 
* Working towards ACCA/CIMA qualification
 
* Strong understanding of a Standard Costing environment
 
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Finance role
 
* Understanding of how to produce a business case and use of Discounted Cashflow (DCF) and NPV calculations
Desirable
 
* CIMA/ACCA Qualified
 
* Working knowledge of SAP, or other similar ERP system
 
* Experience working in AP for a manufacturing organisation