Hays Recruitment are partnering with a fast-paced organisation in Herefordshire to recruit an interim Management Accountant. The purpose of the role is to manage the production of the UK divisional management accounts, and to oversee the accounts for two group subsidiaries.
What you'd be doing:
Producing and reviewing monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts to an agreed timetable for the UK growing divisions.
Overseeing all aspects of accounting for two group subsidiaries, including budgets, forecasts, management accounts, daily and 24-month cash forecasting, and VAT processing.
Leading monthly management accounts and green sheet review meetings, giving feedback to managers and making sure they've reviewed the numbers and prepared notes in advance.
Building close relationships with the MD, Commercial Manager and Farm Business Managers, providing timely, clear information that improves both strategic and tactical decision-making
Coordinating and supporting managers with the annual budget and quarterly forecasting.
Preparing month-end and year-end files, reconciling all balance sheet accounts monthly and making sure records are consistent with group policies and local legislation.
Maintaining the fixed asset register
Capturing data for carbon emission calculations and reporting
Supporting the wider management accounts team, including weekly fruit sales reporting and reconciliation
Suggesting and implementing improvements to the processes behind the management accounts, supporting the system's implementation, and picking up ad-hoc reporting including financial modelling and analysis.
Key Details:
Role: Interim Management Accountant
Working pattern: 4 days a week on site, Fridays from home
Duration: 4-6 months
What they're looking for:
Part or fully qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
SME experience is required.
Knowledge of financial IT systems, with Business Central 365 advantageous
Previous experience of team management
Someone commercially aware and forward-thinking, with a confident, self-starting approach and strong attention to detail
A team player who is energetic, positive and embraces change, comfortable working to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment