Job Title: Management Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports to: Finance Director
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
Job type: Permanent/Full time
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm (40 hours per week)
Location: Chilbolton (Stockbridge, Hampshire) or Blashford (Ringwood, Hampshire)
About us
Hunt Forest Group is a family run, expanding and ambitious company, operating throughout the South of England making us one of the largest John Deere dealerships in the country with over 50 years of industry experience. We appreciate and value hard work and dedication from our people, who are not just employees but who each play a vital role in the overall success of our business. In return, we provide each person with great benefits and job security in a fast paced and evolving industry, supporting key areas of agriculture, commercial and professional grounds care and construction.
We support continuous professional development and encourage each person to grow and reach their full potential, to be the best they can be, which in turn supports the business to achieve its mission.
About you
We are looking for a proactive and capable Management Accountant to join our Finance Department at either out Chilbolton or Blashford depots. Reporting to the Finance Director, the role will be heavily integrated across multiple departments within the business whilst producing relevant financial information to management. The key aim is to support the business to achieve its financial objectives.
The successful candidate will have accounting experience and be either ACA/CIMA/ACCA (part/newly qualified considered) or AAT (minimum of level 3) qualified. The ability to offer solutions and interpret information is just as important as producing the reports. Working quickly but accurately whilst building relationships and communicating with people from all levels across the business will be vital in ensuring success in this role.
If we have just described you, then we want to hear from you. We look forward to you joining our team and growing together.
Responsibilities and tasks
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Assist with the production of monthly management accounts and other key management account information, including Balance Sheet reconciliation
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Assist with key reconciliations for external stakeholders
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Working closely with the Finance Director on developing critical reporting functions
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Supporting Finance Director with year-end audit processes
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Assist with cash flow management
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Investigating cost variances for key products
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Prepare regular monthly reports for cross functional and operational teams to improve financial performance
- Assist in ad hoc financial projects as requested by Senior Management
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Occasional travel to other depots (typically once per month)
Skills and attributes
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Either ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified or minimum of AAT Level 3 with a view to complete level 4.
- Experienced usage of Microsoft Office, advanced functionality in Excel is desirable
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Experience of month end processes is preferable
- High level of attention to detail and due diligence
- Strong financial and commercial acumen
- Ability to explain financial information to non financial stakeholders
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Exceptional time management skills and ability to work to deadlines
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Excellent communication skills and team work ethic
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Ability to propose solutions rather than simply report issues
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Willingness to proactively take on new tasks with a strong desire to develop and grow professionally in the role
Benefits:
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Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
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Ability to buy and sell holiday
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Private medical insurance (at 3 years service)
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Free parking at all sites
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Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
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Focused career progression
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Employee referral bonus scheme
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Autonomous work culture we encourage our staff to work from their own initiatives rather than be micromanaged
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Uniform and PPE provided
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Our sites are situated in scenic locations
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You will become part of the Hunt Forest Group community!
Closing date: Monday 13th July
Interview: W/C Monday 20th July
