Management Accountant

6 days ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Stark Group Full time
Job Title: Management Accountant

Join the Stark Group as a Management Accountant and take on a challenging role that requires strong leadership and financial management skills. As a key member of the finance team, you will be responsible for leading the accounts receivable team and ensuring the day-to-day billing and credit control functions are being promptly and effectively delivered.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the accounts receivable team and ensure the team is working efficiently and effectively.
  • Work closely with the financial leadership team to ensure the requirements of the finance department are achieved.
  • Take ownership of AR processes and ensure they are being followed and amended as necessary.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and financial accounts and forecasts to agreed timescales.
  • Plan, organise, and manage the operations and activities of the Accounts Receivable and Billing function.
  • Gain a deep understanding of the current billing process and suggest and lead on identified improvements.
  • Oversee and monitor the team's performance by performing quality control checks to ensure invoice processing is being done correctly and in compliance with Stark standards.
  • Oversee reporting to ensure key insights are clear, collection priorities are defined, and policies are followed.
  • Analyse KPIs and identify trends to measure overall financial performance and provide forecast guidance including sensitivity analysis.
  • Plan and execute external audit activities to meet deadlines.
  • Optimise cash collection by proactively tracking past due accounts and recommending next steps to the Group Controller and Business Leadership.
  • Own Accounts Receivable budget and forecast including Non-Cash Working Capital reporting.
  • Manage the AR team (15+ team members) and provide coaching and motivation to ensure the team is working effectively.
  • Create and implement employee development plans to ensure the team is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.
  • Ensure the successful implementation of standardised Stark AR processes at new locations in conjunction with other relevant departments and staff, and customers.
  • Ensure that corporate AR and customer invoicing policies and procedures are standardised and implemented on a commercially successful basis across the customer base.
  • Resolve customer queries, including the recommendation and implementation of any agreed improvements.
  • Participate in regular training/learning activities to maintain and develop skills and knowledge.
  • Adhere to all Stark policies, procedures, and working practices.
  • Supportive and helpful team player with a flexible and positive attitude.
  • Proactively share knowledge, skills, and experience with others to increase team performance.
  • Deliver a high volume of quality work on time.
  • Strive to meet objectives and improve performance.
  • Work effectively and responsibly without close supervision.
  • Reflect and evaluate own performance in order to identify areas for improvement.
  • Good interpersonal and rapport-building abilities.
  • Good telephone manner.
  • Good listener.
Requirements:
  • University degree in Finance or Accounting or related qualifications (MICM, etc).
  • Proven record of leadership and confidence to make decisions.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior management.
  • Experience of people management including development and mentoring of team members.
  • Computer skills - advanced knowledge in the use of financial software applications (ERP), databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and presentations.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Confident and accurate use of departmental computer systems/databases.


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