Management Accountant
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | To £40,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 May 2024 |
| Location: | Walsall, WS2 7PD |
| Company: | Echo Managed Services |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 5 |
Summary
Job Advert
Management Accountant 6 Month Fixed Term Contact initially – highly likely to turn permanent
Up to £40,000 pro rata
37.5 hours a week
Green Lane Walsall- (Hybrid – 3dpw typical in the office)
Join our dynamic and forward-thinking finance team and unleash your potential with this exceptional opportunity. We're looking to
revamp our finance team structure and currently seeking two candidates to join us on fixed-term contracts, with a high possibility
of turning permanent. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Management Accountant within the industry who are looking
to gain exposure to finance business partnering and build their experience.
The Role:
* Preparation of month end management accounts for an Echo Business Unit, to include:
* Calculation of accruals and prepayments
* Journal posting in Oracle
* Preparation of the monthly P&L position
* Preparation/review of month end balance sheet reconciliations
* Analysis of actual results against budget and forecast, providing commentary on key variances.
* Review of monthly results with the Finance Business Partner for the Echo Business Unit.
* Analysis of cash position against budget and forecast, providing commentary on key variances.
* Ongoing review of financial processes and controls, making recommendations for improvement where necessary.
* First point of contact for accounting queries relating to the Echo Business Unit.
* Preparation of annual budget and quarterly reforecast for the Echo Business Unit with support from the Finance Business
Partner.
* Supporting the Finance Business Partner with ad hoc requests for information where required.
* Supporting with the preparation of the monthly Group Reporting pack for SSPLC.
* Cross skilling with other Echo Management Accountant roles so cover can be provided as required.
What you’ll need:
Part Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA).
Proven experience in utilities or other relevant industry.
Strong analytical and technical skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
Familiarity with computer-based finance packages (Oracle experience preferred but not essential).
Speed and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Team player mindset and excellent communication skills.
Flexible working attitude.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Who we are:
Echo is part of South Staffordshire PLC, an integrated services group behind South Staffs and Cambridge Water along with a range
of other non-regulated services and products to essential services operators and markets. With around 3000 people across the UK
and abroad, you’re not just getting a new job; you’re starting a career. There are around 600 of us that make up the Echo team,
spread across three continents and four countries. We offer a huge range of exciting roles due to the diversity of our services
and software solutions, and we continue to expand and grow as a company at home and overseas.
What You’ll Get in Return:
Competitive salary up to £40,000 pro rata
Hybrid working - 3dpw typically in the office.
Opportunity to work in an international company with possibilities for travel.
Collaborate with diverse teams within the larger Group.
Free onsite parking
Onsite Gym
Management Accountant 6 Month Fixed Term Contact initially – highly likely to turn permanent
Up to £40,000 pro rata
37.5 hours a week
Green Lane Walsall- (Hybrid – 3dpw typical in the office)
Join our dynamic and forward-thinking finance team and unleash your potential with this exceptional opportunity. We're looking to
revamp our finance team structure and currently seeking two candidates to join us on fixed-term contracts, with a high possibility
of turning permanent. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Management Accountant within the industry who are looking
to gain exposure to finance business partnering and build their experience.
The Role:
* Preparation of month end management accounts for an Echo Business Unit, to include:
* Calculation of accruals and prepayments
* Journal posting in Oracle
* Preparation of the monthly P&L position
* Preparation/review of month end balance sheet reconciliations
* Analysis of actual results against budget and forecast, providing commentary on key variances.
* Review of monthly results with the Finance Business Partner for the Echo Business Unit.
* Analysis of cash position against budget and forecast, providing commentary on key variances.
* Ongoing review of financial processes and controls, making recommendations for improvement where necessary.
* First point of contact for accounting queries relating to the Echo Business Unit.
* Preparation of annual budget and quarterly reforecast for the Echo Business Unit with support from the Finance Business
Partner.
* Supporting the Finance Business Partner with ad hoc requests for information where required.
* Supporting with the preparation of the monthly Group Reporting pack for SSPLC.
* Cross skilling with other Echo Management Accountant roles so cover can be provided as required.
What you’ll need:
Part Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA).
Proven experience in utilities or other relevant industry.
Strong analytical and technical skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
Familiarity with computer-based finance packages (Oracle experience preferred but not essential).
Speed and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Team player mindset and excellent communication skills.
Flexible working attitude.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Who we are:
Echo is part of South Staffordshire PLC, an integrated services group behind South Staffs and Cambridge Water along with a range
of other non-regulated services and products to essential services operators and markets. With around 3000 people across the UK
and abroad, you’re not just getting a new job; you’re starting a career. There are around 600 of us that make up the Echo team,
spread across three continents and four countries. We offer a huge range of exciting roles due to the diversity of our services
and software solutions, and we continue to expand and grow as a company at home and overseas.
What You’ll Get in Return:
Competitive salary up to £40,000 pro rata
Hybrid working - 3dpw typically in the office.
Opportunity to work in an international company with possibilities for travel.
Collaborate with diverse teams within the larger Group.
Free onsite parking
Onsite Gym