Acorn is currently seeking an Assistant Management Account to help in preparing and reporting management accounts.

The ideal candidate would be ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA qualified or part-qualified, with knowledge of SAP S4/HANA and Cognos BI.

Key responsibilities

* Ensure all finance transactional activities are processed by the Group Finance Shared Service Centre.

* Support the Head of Finance in preparing the monthly management accounts and group reporting.

* Manage accruals and prepayments.

* Perform weekly cash flow forecasting.

* Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, manage the Deferred VAT account, and handle any queries with HMRC.

* Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including thorough reviews of GRNI, down payments, key accounts for specific suppliers, and payroll/pension accounts.

* Provide support on all audit requests by collating and retrieving necessary documentation.

* Supervise daily reconciliation of bank accounts and allocations to customer accounts, serving as the main point of contact for local finance-related queries.

* Oversee the preparation of weekly/monthly BACS runs in line with cash flow.

* Make payments as required using the banking portal.

* Supervise all credit control processes, including cash allocation to customer accounts and debt chasing as needed.

* Perform any other ad hoc duties as required by the business.

* Process monthly payroll and all associated activities, including pension management.

Essential requirements

* Impressive communication and organisational skills.

* Notable team player qualities.

* Qualified or part-qualified in ACA/ACCA/CIMA.

* Over 3 years of experience in a comparable role.

* Proficient in problem analysis and resolution.

* Experience using MS Office especially Excel.

* Keen attention to detail.

* Experience in working with Finance packages, including SAP S4 HANA and Cognos BI.

Hours and benefits

• 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday).
• 8.00 am to 5.00 pm with an hour lunch.
• There is also the opportunity for a 2 day a week hybrid working week after probation.
• 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays a year and a long service additional holiday scheme.
• Paid sick leave.
• Bonus's.

If you feel your experience can fulfil this role and you are interested in working for a fantastic company, please apply direct through the advert.

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