Commercial Management Accountant

Commercial Management Accountant

Posted 3 days ago by REED

Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Undetermined
London, UK

Summary: The Commercial Management Accountant role involves overseeing financial management, administration, and reporting for a group company within an international infrastructure management organization. The position is a 14-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension or a permanent role, requiring collaboration with senior finance personnel to ensure accurate financial operations. The ideal candidate is a recently qualified accountant with strong attention to detail and a broad accounting skill set, available to start in early May.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Finance Manager and Finance Director to handle day-to-day financial queries, assist with year-end statutory accounts, and enhance financial reporting.
  • Oversee daily accounting activities managed by the Accounts Assistant, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in:
    • Purchase and sales ledgers.
    • Bank and credit card reconciliations.
    • Weekly P&L postings.
    • Invoice approvals.
  • Manage aged debtors and creditors, resolving overdue items promptly.
  • Support group consolidation efforts with the parent company's finance team.
  • Handle intercompany and corporate accounting tasks, including:
    • Monthly intercompany account reviews and reconciliations.
    • Quarterly VAT returns and accounts preparation for overseas entities.
  • Engage in month-end and quarter-end close processes:
    • Prepare and post journals, manage accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments.
    • Produce quarterly management accounts including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
  • Conduct detailed balance sheet reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Maintain documentation to support audit and internal control requirements.

Key Skills:

  • Newly Qualified or Exam Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Proven experience in financial management and accounting.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Experience working within the infrastructure management, property or construction sector
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in handling multiple currencies and international financial operations.
  • Familiarity with financial legislation and regulatory environments.

Salary (Rate): £55,000 yearly

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Commercial Management Accountant

  • Annual Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
  • Location: London
  • Job Type: 14-month fixed term contract (potential for extension/permanent role)

Our client, an international organisation who specialise within the infrastructure management sector, are seeking a dedicated Commercial Management Accountant to join their finance team on a 14-month fixed term contract.

This role is crucial for maintaining the financial management, administration, and reporting for one of our group companies. The ideal candidate will work closely with senior finance personnel to ensure smooth financial operations and accurate reporting.

Successful applicants will be a recently qualified Accountant who has a strong attention to details and brings a broad accounting skill set, plus be able to commence a new role in early May.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Collaborate with the Finance Manager and Finance Director to handle day-to-day financial queries, assist with year-end statutory accounts, and enhance financial reporting.
  • Oversee daily accounting activities managed by the Accounts Assistant, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in:
    • Purchase and sales ledgers.
    • Bank and credit card reconciliations.
    • Weekly P&L postings.
    • Invoice approvals.
  • Manage aged debtors and creditors, resolving overdue items promptly.
  • Support group consolidation efforts with the parent company's finance team.
  • Handle intercompany and corporate accounting tasks, including:
    • Monthly intercompany account reviews and reconciliations.
    • Quarterly VAT returns and accounts preparation for overseas entities.
  • Engage in month-end and quarter-end close processes:
    • Prepare and post journals, manage accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments.
    • Produce quarterly management accounts including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
  • Conduct detailed balance sheet reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Maintain documentation to support audit and internal control requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Newly Qualified or Exam Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Proven experience in financial management and accounting.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Experience working within the infrastructure management, property or construction sector
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in handling multiple currencies and international financial operations.
  • Familiarity with financial legislation and regulatory environments.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Exposure to a dynamic and professional working environment.
  • Opportunity to develop skills in financial management and reporting.

To apply for this Commercial Management Accountant position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.