Interim Senior Management Accountant

A well-established and growing international business, based in Central Croydon are hiring an interim qualified Management Accountant for a period of 6 months to cover maternity.

This role will be reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller.

Responsibilities include:

• Month End Reporting - Oversee all month end closing tasks including but not limited to closing journal entries and account analyses.
• Financial statement preparation and review month end variance against budget explanations for multiple companies.
• Financials - Analyse all balance sheets and P&L accounts for all assigned companies.
• Prepare reconciliations for all significant balance sheets accounts including cash, prepaid assets, fixed assets, intangible assets, inventory, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. Issue monthly branch P&Ls for comments by Operations and Senior management. Present monthly results to senior management.
• Budget - Support the development of the yearly budget and review actual financials against budget.
• Other - Assist management with day-to- day operation of the accounting department and special projects as needed.
• Manage 2 members of staff

Skills/Qualifications required:

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities
• Self-starter who is result driven that can meet deadlines
• SORP experience would be desirable
• Highly organised with great attention detail
• Ability to thrive in fast paced work environment
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge of Excel
• Experience with a large ERP system preferred