Management Accountant Edinburgh   Competitive

Management Accountant with HBJ Gateley

The Role:

Job Title:                                   Management Accountant

Department:                             Finance

Primary Location:                    Edinburgh

Reports to:                                Financial Controller

Key Purpose:

To assist the Financial Controller in ensuring effective financial management, reporting and controls within the Firm.

Key Accountabilities:

·         Preparation of the monthly management accounts, P&L and Balance Sheet

·         Full variance analysis of monthly accounts and departmental profitability analysis

·         Preparation and submission of VAT Returns

·         Ensuring balance sheet control accounts are reconciled

·         Preparation of annual budgets, cash flow forecasts and quarterly re-forecasts

·         Preparing and ensuring accuracy of operational reports

·         Reporting on firms cash position on a daily basis

·         Providing guidance to Heads of Department and other partners in relation to departmental financial information

·         Preparing client profitability analysis

·         Preparing financial information for tenders

·         Monthly overhead allocations

·         Creating, maintaining and developing financial models as required

·         Ensuring Accounts Payable invoices are correctly coded

·         Year end work in preparation for and liaison with auditors

·         Preparation of Recharge Invoices as per Service Agreements

·         Maintenance and reconciliation of intercompany positions

·         Other ad-hoc work as required by the financial controller

Skills and Knowledge Required:

·         Professional accountancy skills and experience of financial management within a professional services environment

·         Part qualified and/or actively working towards qualification (CIMA/ACCA/CA)

·         A professional and proactive approach and ability to command respect from senior people with the Firm

·         Excellent communication skills

·         Good team working skills

·         Ability to prioritise workload and to use initiative

·         Willingness to adapt approach where required

·         Attention to detail and accuracy

·         Computer literacy including proficiency in using MS Office and experience of dedicated accounting software

·         Flexibility – ability and willingness to work out with normal working hours as and when necessary and to assist other members of the team as and when required

To apply for this vacancy please send a CV and cover letter to hrsupport@hbjgateley.com

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Job Reference:   MA0612

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