management accountant

We are now seeking a highly motivated management accountant (AAT/ACCA/finalist) to join the Management Accounts team to assist in the production of the Group's monthly management accounts and supporting financial analysis. The successful candidate must be an excellent communicator, be able to work to tight deadlines, and have a willingness and drive to learn. Experience of working in the manufacturing, construction, portable accommodation, or power generation sectors as well as a high-volume transaction business is helpful. About the role Duties and Responsibilities to include: Preparation of the Group's monthly management accounts Providing insightful financial analysis to senior leadership and operational teams Ensuring all input data has been correctly raised in the MCS RM system flowing through to the general ledger Month end process documentation and journal postings Monthly reconciliation of key Balance Sheet nominal accounts Develop key working relationships with members of the Wernick Group at board level and country wide operations Work closely with other Finance functions including Accounts Payable, Sales Ledger, Credit Control, and Cabin Fleet Reporting to Senior Management and Directors, providing thorough explanations for drivers of the monthly performance VAT return preparation and submission for all relevant operating companies ONS reporting on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis Supporting and providing information through the audit process All other reasonable ad-hoc requests from Senior Management

Excellent communication skills; written and spoken Lots of energy, motivation, and enthusiasm Ability to multitask and prioritise work streams Ability to work to tight deadlines Excellent analytical skills Experience with analysis, budgeting, and management information reporting Fast learner and able to apply skill set to new scenarios Exposure to year end audit processes Advanced Excel skills Experience in Sage 200 and Sage 50,

• Hold AAT qualification, be ACCA part-qualified, or be an ACCA finalist
• Be able to work to tight deadlines
• Have a willingness and drive to learn
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel
• A high level of motivation, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach to challenges
• Practical experience with Sage 200 and Sage 50 accounting software.
• Valuable exposure to year-end audit processes
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to articulate complex financial information clearly
Desired Criteria
• Experience in working in the construction, manufacturing, portable accommodation or power generation sector
Skills you'll need
• Financial Analysis for Decisions
• Financial Reporting
• Attention to detail
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Communication
• Planning and Organising
• Time Management
  
  The Wernick Group is a fast growing, well-established, privately-owned company and has grown to a turnover of £200m due to a combination of strong entrepreneurial leadership, operational excellence, and robust financial controls. This 4th generation family-owned business primarily operates within the construction sector but has also developed more specialist services for a broad range of customers. The Group continuously strives to improve, develop, and grow with six key business activities and operates from over 33 sites and divisional offices across the UK., The Wernick® Group of Companies has a proud history stretching back to 1934, growing from a humble maker of poultry crates to become Britain's largest independent manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation.
  
  Competitive salary & Bonus
Generous holiday allowance (rising with service) Early finish on a Friday Option to buy extra holidays Group pension Annual Salary review - takes place each January Healthcare cash back scheme Life Assurance 2 x annual salary Personal Accident Insurance Free onsite parking Employee assistance programme Training and progression opportunities Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 80 years) Open door policy Employee Referral scheme Benefits scheme (discounted retailers' scheme) Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers Message the CEO ideas submission opportunity with rewards Optional paid volunteering day each year