Kenneth Brian Associates is working with a well established company in Surbiton who are looking to recruit a Management Accountant on a 12 month fixed term maternity leave cover.

The main responsibilities the position entails are:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts ensuring proper recording and reporting of financial transactions
• Provide finance support to operational teams responsible for show cost budgets and revenue.
• Build, review and maintain budgets and forecasts in the FP&A system
• Financial accounting responsibility for all legal entities within remit, balance sheet reconciliation and audit compliance
• Report and manage financial risks and opportunities at show level
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis. Supporting the FD and business to develop new and innovative analysis reports to help the business focus on performance and delivering financial objectives
• Suggest updates and improvements for accounting processes as well as ensure the business are following finance process and train/support where needed.
• Ad-hoc support as required to the senior finance team
• Support, development and training of a team of two and responsible for AR/credit control within the business as well as cashflow reporting to adhere to Group deadlines.

To be considered for the role, you must possess the following:

• Qualified or part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
• Minimum of three years’ experience working in a accounting setting
• Proven track record of delivery of value adding information
• Strong analytical skills
• Someone who has developed through finance roles and understands the basics of accounting