Management Accountant

Description:

Job Description

This is a full time, permanent opportunity for a finalist or newly qualified Accountant to join our busy head office department.

You will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely and insightful management accounts and financial data for the business.

Cambridge Maintenance Services is part of Mecsia Group, a private equity backed group of companies that is fast growing. This role will therefore offer plenty of scope for career progression and personal development.

We have a strong team culture and so the role will be fully based at our office in St Ives. Occasional travel to our other subsidiary companies in Gloucester, Slough, London and other UK locations may also be required.

Key Responsibilities

 Post daily cash postings/bank reconciliation and issue weekly cash reports

 Maintain and update rolling 13-week cashflow forecast

 Produce monthly management accounts, including routine journal postings (accruals, prepayments, depreciation etc)

 Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis

 Prepare monthly board pack schedules

 Reconcile Group intercompany accounts

 Assist with budgeting and forecasting

 Assist with preparation of quarterly VAT returns  Assist with year-end financial statements and audit queries

 Assist Finance teams within subsidiary companies as and when required

 Ad hoc reports and analysis

Necessary Skills

Essential:

 AAT qualified or part qualified / newly qualified ACCA / CIMA

 Competent user of Microsoft Excel

 Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise tasks, and meet strict deadlines

 High attention to detail

 Effective communication skills

 Ability to work well as part of a team

 Must have previous experience of working in a finance team

Desirable

 Knowledge of Exchequer or Sage accounting system