Icon LifeSaver based in Marks Tey, Colchester requires a Management accountant / Finance Manager working as part of the team to deliver the companies targets and growth projections. The ideal candidate will be a team player as well as being self-motivated to strive for improvement across the business. He or she will be highly organised and capable of managing a dynamic workload whilst relishing working with internal and external stakeholders.

The key duties for this role include:

To own and control all aspects of the monthly and annual management accounts preparation and completion. Including variance analysis. Weekly and monthly reporting as required. Cash management and forecasting including assistance with debt collection. Preparation of the annual operating budgets and forecasts. Dealing with multi-currency accounts. Reconciliation of Operating and Financial Systems. Evaluate accounting policies and procedural control systems and work to improve effectiveness and compliance. Post accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset depreciation. Intercompany cross charge invoicing and reconciliation. Ensure monthly cut-off for sales, purchasing and stock are accurate. Checking and correcting transactional postings. Prepare VAT Returns and associated reconciliations ensuring all VAT transactions are recorded accurately and support documentation is easily accessible. Ensuring all postponed VAT accounting has supporting import declarations. Revaluation of foreign currency bank accounts, including trade debtors and creditors, where applicable. Payroll management via a subcontractor. Reconcile and monitor BOM costs against actual costs. Ownership of audit preparation process. Year-end stock takes. Companies House filing when required. (Confirmation statements and dormant accounts as required) Work with various stakeholders to support the development and understanding of key financial performance indicators. Intercompany SOP/POP Board level presentation and analysis of accounts for strategic development The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the following skills and experiences:

Experience in a manufacturing environment essential. Excellent analytical and financial skills A systematic and methodical approach with attention to detail Qualified or training accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Relevant Sage experience (or comparative) Excellent excel skills. Ability to work within a team to meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills both written & verbal. Location: Marks Tey, Colchester

Full time role. Hours as required for the role.

Core hours 9:00 5:00pm Monday to Friday

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Christmas Break.

Salary dependant on experience and suitability