Financial Analyst

1 month ago


Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom WCS Group Full time
Job Title: Management Accountant

WCS Group is a leading provider of water treatment and water hygiene services across the UK, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and employee well-being. We are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join our team, responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports, managing budgets, and providing insights to support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and post prepayments, accruals, depreciation, and amortisation
  • Take ownership of allocated entities' monthly management accounts and reporting packs submissions
  • Calculate and validate the monthly inventory valuation, ensuring agreement with the inventory system
  • Investigate inventory variances through to resolution, engaging with the business to reduce repeat issues
  • Review the P&L for activity performed by others and seek justification for any variances
  • Provide detailed revenue and costs variance analysis and information to BLFC and other budget holders
  • Ability to provide detailed excel spreadsheet analysis as and when required
  • Continuously ensure balance sheet working files are updated accordingly throughout the month-end process
  • Deliver the provision of accurate Divisional and Group reporting and analysis
  • Complete Risk and Opportunities for BLFC sign-off before submission
  • Submit balance sheet analysis and commentary to understand areas of concern and solutions
  • Produce the balance sheet control file with supporting backup in preparation for monthly sign-off
  • Ability to remain focused and meet all reporting deadlines
Requirements:
  • Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA) with 2 years management accounts experience gained in industry
  • Excel skill must be at intermediate level or above
  • Questions and where appropriate challenges the status quo to ensure continuous improvement
  • Strong organisational and analytical skills
  • Able to demonstrate flexibility by adapting work in line with changing priorities
  • Demonstrates team workings and willingness to help others
  • Knowledge of Sage 200 an advantage
What We Offer:
  • Salary up to £45,000 per annum
  • Hybrid working (3x days from GL2 2AQ & 2x days from home)
  • Royal London Pension
  • Smart Hive Benefits (Tech Benefits, Retail discounts, Gym discounts, Financial wellbeing & many more)
  • Mental Health & Well-being Scheme
  • Employee Recognition Scheme
  • Paid Recommend a Friend Scheme (up to £2000* for successful referrals)
  • Death In Service

WCS Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that represents the communities we serve.


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