RMS are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Management Accountant to join our client’s exceptional fabrication company based in Darlington working part time 24 hours per week. Salary will be pro rata to the 24 hours worked.

The successful candidate will play a key role in providing financial insights and supporting business decision-making by preparing accurate financial reports, budgets, and forecasts. You will be responsible for analysing financial performance, identifying trends, and offering strategic recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and undertake the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company’s computerised financial systems.
• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as nominal ledger accounts, sales and purchase ledger transactions in line with the account principles.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly Management Accounts (both individual company accounts and group consolidated).
• Prepare and review monthly Contract Cost statements for live projects.
• Analyse overhead data to establish trends and over/underspends against budget.
• Multi-Currency accounting including recording, reporting and analysing financial statements in foreign currencies for consolidation into group accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and undertake monthly actual vs budget variance reviews in relation to revenue, expenses, payroll entries, invoices and other accounting documents.
• Preparation and analysis of monthly applications for payments and invoicing in the relation to reimburse contracts.
• Reconciliation of bank statements and monthly balance sheet items with a view to explain the rationale behind each balance held.
• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns.
• Interact with external auditors in completing audits.
• Interact with key clients in relation to audits and applications for payment/invoicing.
• Establish, maintain and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.

Requirements:

Qualified Accountant 

• Understanding and knowledge of Multi-Currency, Inter-Company and Group Consolidated accounting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and attention to detail with the ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Strong analytical mindset with a proactive approach to querying transactions.
• Ability to manage all aspects of month-end close and reporting.
• Positive and approachable character with excellent communication skills.

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please apply directly by attaching your CV or contact our consultants on 01325 389333 or email hello@rms-recruitment.co.uk

RMS is an equal opportunities employer and recruits and promotes employees based on suitability for the job. If you are not contacted within 7 days of the closing date, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.