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Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to work closely with senior leadership while developing their skills in management accounting and bookkeeping. The successful candidate will handle a range of responsibilities that are critical to the smooth financial operation of the business.
We’re seeking someone who is not only technically capable but also highly organised and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess a high sense of urgency, ensuring that critical financial tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Key Responsibilities:
• Accurately maintain bookkeeping records, including processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and managing payroll.
• Assist in the production of timely and robust monthly management accounts.
• Monitor and optimise cash flow, including preparing cash flow forecasts.
• Manage job costing, ensuring all projects are tracked and reported accurately.
• Support the preparation of lead schedules for annual accounts.
• Develop and maintain financial KPIs and dashboards to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with operations to streamline processes and implement efficient, tech-enabled systems.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and liaise with external accountants as needed.
• Respond promptly to ad hoc financial queries and provide actionable insights to the leadership team.
Qualifications and Skills:
• Some experience in management accounting (formal qualifications are not required).
• Understanding of work in progress and how to account for it, as it relates to long project-based work.
• A willingness to learn and develop financial skills through on-the-job training or further study.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• A proactive, "can-do" attitude and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Competence in Excel and a general aptitude for working with numbers and data.
• An interest in systems and processes, with a problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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