Delighted to be partnering with a long standing client of mine who are wanting an experienced Management Accountant to join the business on a 3-6 months basis in Huddersfield. This role would suit a hands-on Management Accountant who can quickly add value and support the finance function during a busy period of change.

Key Responsibilities

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• To produce monthly management accounts, risks and opportunities schedules and associated board report packs within agreed timetables
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• To provide management with meaningful management information to identify early warnings and promote the decision-making process including sales and product contribution performance
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• To produce and be responsible for accurate monthly management accounts in line with the required timescales
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• To complete month end account reconciliations for the profit and loss accounts and balance sheet accounts
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• To work in conjunction with the Project Accountants to produce long term contract end life actual calculation and forecasts and ensure the contract to-date margins are prudent and in line with the financial reporting guidelines
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• To support the year end process and provide external auditors and tax advisors with information within agreed timeframes
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• To provide a financial support for the large defence contracts including determining the technical accounting aspects for those of increasing complexity
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• To lead initiatives such as business process improvement, systems development, cost reduction workshops and financial training within the Finance Team and to non-financial managers
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• To produce cost centre reports and hold monthly reviews with the budget holders
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• Support on the annual budget process, forward forecasts and associated board reports within agreed timetables.
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• To complete all national statistics requirements
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• Responsible for the monthly processing and reconciliation of employee expenses and petty cash
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• Administrator responsibilities for the company card management process
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• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns
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About You

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• Knowledge of project and long term contract accounting
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• SAP experience and running month end processes
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• Strong knowledge of Management Accounting and Cost Centre reporting
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• Strong double entry book keeping experience
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• Competent user of Microsoft Suite
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If you are immediatley available and feel this will be a suitable role please apply.