Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Management Accountant to join our finance team for the Gill Group. In this pivotal role, you will lead the preparation and analysis of financial reports, support strategic decision-making, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of management accounting processes. Your expertise will drive financial clarity across departments, facilitate budgeting and forecasting, and contribute to the overall financial health of the organisation. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional eager to make a significant impact through meticulous financial management and insightful analysis.
Duties
- Support the Finance team in meeting their objectives.
- Own the preparation and delivery of the monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet and supporting schedules) in line with internal deadlines.
- Maintain accounting records, reconciliations and supporting schedules throughout the year to ensure the Group's statutory accounts are accurate, complete and audit-ready at year end.
- Ensure ledger postings and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time to support preparation of the monthly management account.
- Provide support to the AR and AP ledgers when required.
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns.
- Reconcile monthly inter-company accounts.
- Support managers across the business with timely and accurate reports to facilitate business decisions.
- Provide insights to stock usage and lead annual stock takes.
- Lead the annual stock stake.
- Annual and ad-hoc review and update of standard costs.
- Prepare price lists and assist with the annual budgeting process
- Preparation of annual R&D tax claims.
- Work with the Business systems manager to maintain and improve the accuracy of the ERP system.
- Maintain and develop management reporting to provide key insights into operational activities.
- Partner with key stakeholders across all businesses to develop and implement operational change through innovative solutions whilst promoting best practices and maintaining internal controls.
- Regular review and maintenance of accounting systems to ensure accuracy of data and reports.
Qualifications
Experience and Qualifications
- Experience using Sage Line 50.
- Experience working with an ERP system.
- Experience using Power BI.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access.
- Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
- Good working knowledge of VAT.
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Skills
- Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to use initiative.
- Able to work effectively to strict deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal skills, with an enthusiastic and flexible approach.
- Willingness to collaborate with others to achieve team objectives.
- Able to troubleshoot issues and support effective resolution where required.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on creative yet pragmatic solutions.
- Confident presentation skills.
- Able to work in an office environment and be onsite three days per week.
Join the Gill Group as a Senior Management Accountant and become an integral part of our finance team, providing transparent, accurate financial insight that enables informed decisions and supports our long-term growth ambitions.
Pay: £60,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lymington SO41 8LW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Good working knowledge of VAT: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Lymington SO41 8LW (preferred)
Work Location: In person
