Senior Management Accountant

6 days ago

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom WCS Group Full time
About WCS Group

WCS Group is a leading provider of water treatment and water hygiene services across the UK. As a fast-growing business with over 1,200 employees and 7,000+ customers, we are committed to delivering exceptional results and exceeding customer expectations.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join our team. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for leading our management accounting team and providing financial guidance to support business growth and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities
  • Team Support and Management:
    • Provide guidance and support to team members to ensure they have the necessary information to perform their roles effectively.
    • Identify individual team members' needs and requirements, and provide tailored support and advice.
    • Conduct regular one-to-one meetings with team members to discuss performance and set objectives.
    • Complete performance development reviews, setting initial objectives and progress reviews.
    • Lead by example and guide the team to success.
    • Manage and monitor absences, seeking additional support if needed.
    • Provide wider support to other divisions' management accountants, acting as a single team.
    • Work with the finance department to ensure feedback and updates are understood.
  • Management Accounts Reporting and Review:
    • Oversee the team's delivery of accurate management accounts to deadline.
    • Review submissions and provide feedback to the team on any amendments.
    • Provide timely updates on any deliverable changes, allowing for adoption.
    • Continuously review processes for efficiency and relevance.
    • Support the provision of accurate divisional and group reporting and analysis.
    • Sign off monthly balance sheet commentary and analysis on trends.
    • Approve risk and opportunities each month.
    • Sign off the monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including agreement on any adjustments required.
    • Build a strong working relationship with the business line financial controller.
    • Responsible for financial year-end audit packs and liaising with auditors to ensure deliverables are met.
    • Provide all information to the group in relation to statutory reporting and review of draft statutory accounts.
    • Support the budgeting/forecasting process by providing information and analysis.
    • Improve timing, content, and accuracy of both financial and management reporting.
    • Maintain procedure and process documents, seeking continuous improvements.
  • Ad Hoc Supportive Tasks:
    • Ability to step in for the head of management accounts or the BLFC as needed.
    • Other ad-hoc duties as required.
Key Performance Indicators
  • Management accounts to be produced within a specific timeframe (currently 8 working days).
  • Balance sheet reconciliations to be accurate and completed within 8 days of the month end.
  • Board packs to be completed within a specific timeframe (currently 8 working days).
Requirements
  • Previous people management experience of a minimum of 2 years is essential.
  • Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA) with 5 years management accounts experience gained in industry.
  • Strong organisational and analytical skills.
  • Excel skills at an advanced level.
  • Able to demonstrate flexibility by adapting work in line with changing priorities.
  • Demonstrates team working and willingness to help others.
  • Knowledge of Sage 200 is an advantage.

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