We have a fantastic opportunity for a Divisional Management Accountant to join our clients team based in the Preston area. This is initially a 3-month full time contract, with a possibility of becoming permanent. This role will require you to be office based 3 days a week. Working hours are based on 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday.When permanent this would be a salary of 35K-40K per year depending on experience.

The purpose of the role

• You will be responsible for the divisional overhead’s month end close
• You will also be supporting the Divisional Finance Manager in the consolidation of the divisional contract results and cashflow management of the division
• The standard

You will be responsible for:

• The Overheads cost base of circa £8m
• Overheads month-end close
• P&L and Balance sheet reporting including variance analysis
• Balance sheet reconciliations for divisional and Joint Venture contracts
• Supporting the preparation of the MD pack for CEO review
• Supporting in of the divisional forecasting process (Budgets, RF1, RF2, Strategic Plan)
• Preparation of the overheads cashflow
• Preparation of divisional cashflow to be presented to the Divisional FD
• Pro-active cash receipt management including weekly board updates on latest cash forecast, risks & opportunities
• Oversight of divisional administration and compliance including divisional balance sheet reconciliations & IFRS15 reporting
• Preparing and issuing the monthly recharges to our respective Joint Venture partners.

Requirements

• Part /Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, Pivot tables)
• Experience in using SAP is highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• Organised and meticulous
• Stakeholder management experience
• Experience in a similar role