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A leading freight business are seeking a Management Accountant to join their team, reporting into the Finance Business Partner. With the support of an Assistant Management Accountant (directly reporting to you) you will hold responsibility for the main entity (with 8 P&L's within it), preparing a monthly management pack with variance analysis for 1 large entity. You will also be a key driver of the budget process alongside the Finance Business Partner. This will also include tax, statutory, audit responsibilities and business partnering for the business.

Key responsibilities:

Completion of monthly management packs for 1 entity and 8 individual P&L's consolidated and including variance analysis.
Processing/reviewing of monthly journals, accruals and prepayments.
Balancing of Intercompany accounts with transactional teams, other management accounts and group entities.
Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations preparation and sign off.
Management of audit process, developing relationships with external auditors.
Adhering to and developing internal financial controls, improving processes where necessary.
Working closely with individual P&L owners to ensure accurate monthly reporting and in line with budget.
Working closely with the transactional accounting team and guiding them on key coding corrections you would like in place
Working closely with the Finance Business Partner on annual budget and reforecasting quarterly.
Completion of VAT returns for the entity.
Establishing and maintaining financial policies and procedures for the company.
Understanding and adhering to financial regulations and legislation.
Working closely with the Finance Director and Finance Business Partner on adhoc projectsKey requirements:

Newly qualified or Finalist Accountant - CIMA / ACCA or ACA
Degree in a Finance related degree
Working experience within Management Accounts
Experience working within a transactional heavy business (e.g cargo/aviation / logistics / manufacturing)
Commercial and business awareness
Strong leadership attributes If you would like to find out more about the role please apply with your CV for a confidential call