The Role
Finatal has been retained by a PE-backed Digital Advertising looking for a Management Accountant to join their UK Finance team. In this role, you will take on diverse accounting responsibilities, including completing balance sheet reconciliations, managing the 16-week cash flow forecast, overseeing GFCC financial operations, and handling the preparation and submission of VAT returns. Additionally, you will play a key role in finance business partnering, collaborating with stakeholders to drive strategic decision-making and providing valuable insights.
Ideally they are looking for a Management Accountant who will demonstrate excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, possess a proactive approach to supporting various finance functions, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritise effectively. This role will also involve cross-training and serving as a backup for other roles within the department.
The Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
- Monitor and oversee invoice processing for global finance teams (GFCC)
- Ensure accurate processing and timely execution of the weekly payment run, including verifying payments and reconciling them against the accounts payable ledger
- Manage VAT return preparation and ensure compliance with UK tax regulations
- Produce 16-week cash flow reports for liquidity management
- Oversee fixed asset register and ensure proper recording and depreciation
- Manage intercompany reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Manage UK supplier finance arrangements Reporting and Analysis
- Produce monthly staff cost per head reports and reconcile with trial balances
- Collaborate with GFCC to gather revenue data and analyse variances across all products
- Prepare monthly financial reports with commentary on variances for staff costs, third-party costs, overheads, balance sheet, revenue and cash flow
- Partner with FP&A for forecasting and budgeting
- Process integration and improvement
The Requirements
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA
- Strong organisational skills
- High attention to detail
- Excel/Google Sheets skills with a willingness to learn new technology platforms
- Accounting, Finance or Business experience a plus
- Demonstrated alignment to our company values