Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Blyth Northumberland
- Date: 12 hours ago
Description:
Key Areas of Responsibility
* Management of the month end process and preparation of monthly management information (IS, BS, CFS, Project Reporting, departmental reporting), including group consolidation under IFRS and FRS 102 for review within 5 workings days following the end of the reporting period
* Preparation of quarterly financial information for detailed review
* Liaising with project/cost engineers to produce the efficient flow of information (both to and from the cost engineering function) to support with monthly/weekly project reporting and weekly cashflow and forecasting.
* Management and of the daily tasks required as part of the year end audit, liaising with auditors, ONS reporting requirements
* Preparation of the annual budget and monthly reforecasting for review, including supporting data.
* Assistance with weekly cashflow management reporting and development of forecasting model.
* Super user for finance systems (Microsoft Business Central/Caiman IQ) including management of JetReports function.
* Overseeing the day-to-day running of the financial function.
* Training, mentoring and supporting the accounts and administrative assistants
* Developing the implementation of processes, policies and procedures within the finance department.
* Assistance with monthly payroll postings and associated balance sheet reconciliations (analysis of timesheet records, expenses, data entry, processing leavers and starters)
* To assist with the preparation of statistical data for weekly/monthly/annual reports / group reports in relation to the finance function
* Review and submission of VAT Returns.
* Assist with the development and monthly updates of the strategic five year business plan.
* Assistance to the Head of Finance in project-based work, providing ad hoc analysis where required
* Other ad-hoc duties as required from time to time.
Key Tasks
* Drive continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting processes i.e. jet reporting, CMS improvements, Business Central developments
* Month end processing and associated reporting including accruals & prepayments, P&L review for accuracy, refresh & issue monthly MI pack(s)
* Detailed Budgeting and forecasting
* Lead the analysis of quarterly reporting to key stakeholders (Prepare AG reports & commentary for submission to Head of Finance)
Key Measurables
* Budget sign-off and control of budgeted spend.
* Timely and accurate completion of financial reporting with supporting analysis
* Successful audit sign-off
* Accuracy of data
Key Behaviours
* Positive can-do attitude
* Analytical with a high attention to detail
* Good communicator, Approachable, Team player
* Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines
* Able to thrive in a paced work environment whilst being flexible to the business requirements
Education and Qualifications Specific to Role
Essential Qualifications
CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified or equivalent depending on experience
2 years experience working within the role at this level
Desirable Qualifications or Equivalent Experience
Business central, Microsoft Excel/ Office
Project accounting knowledge/experience
Demonstrable Experience Specific to Role
Proven experience within a similar role
Experience in preparing bottom-up budgets/ forecast
Project accounting experience
Good IT skills and knowledge with Microsoft Excel, pivot tables, statistical data analysis and reporting
Attention to detail
Commercial and business awareness
Process improvement