Finance Manager / Management Accountant

Our client is a well established structural engineering group based in cantral Manchester and due to continued expansion they are now looking to recruit a Finance Manager / Management Accountant to join the team.

You will play a crucial role within the finance team and the practice in the next phase of growth. You will also play a key role in ensuring the Finance department is integral with other departments and adds value to the rest of the business.

Responsibilities
Compile the monthly management accounts & manage the reporting process

Carry out constant improvements of current reporting models

Responsible for the complete maintenance of the balance sheet, including technical accounting reviews & interrogation of historic balances

Supervision of transactional staff and the accuracy and completeness of transactional processing, ensuring status and progress is fully reported up to Chief Financial Officer:

Responsible for the review and monitoring of compliance matters, specifically HMRC related matters. This is not limited to the filing of VAT returns, but also covers regular monitoring of amounts outstanding and liaising with HMRC on allocation of payments and reconciliation of accounts

Constant review & improvement of finance processes and procedures

Maintenance of the accounting system including month end and year end close

Responsible for the training and development of transactional staff on processes & reconciliations

Project reporting to the project managers on our engineering management system

Year end tasks

Co-ordinate the R&D tax reclaim process

Prepare the annual accounts for all companies within the group

Prepare tax packs for year end tax returns

Strategy related tasks

Compilation of board packs

Maintenance of budget / forecast models

Monitor daily cash flows and prepare cash flow forecast

Cost rates calculation and system update

Charge rate benchmarking

Management of the accounting system and reporting system

Management of finance aspects of Rapport 3 and Power BI

Ad-hoc financial modelling and analysis

Cash flow forecast update and strategy

Governance of financial process

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual looking to advance their career in management accounting within a dynamic environment and interviews are ongoing so apply now.