Management Accountant

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* Please note this is an initial 6 months fixed term contract*
About Lampton Group

Established for over a decade, Lampton Group is wholly owned by the London Borough of Hounslow. This means we operate a commercially minded business, with a public service ethos. We work in close partnership with the Borough to provide commercial, strategic and social value to the community; any profits we make are invested back into essential services and community projects. We have three operating arms - Lampton Homes, Lampton Leisure and Lampton Services – each exists to enhance the lives of residents and support the council in supplying essential services.

Why Join Lampton Group?

• We are LLW employer, offering annual pay and contract reviews
• Hybrid working
• 24 days holiday allowance, plus bank holidays
• Free GOLDgym membership
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave and Pension Scheme
• Exclusive Discounts - save with Lampton Rewards and EE mobile offers
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £250 for each new employee referred
• Staff wellbeing perks - online GP access, EAP, health testing, flu Jabs, and eye care vouchers
• Sustainability Perks - cycle to work and electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Career Growth – CPD training, structured development, and leadership opportunities

About the Job

The Management Account is the link between the transactional finance function, financial performance reporting and the operational business and departmental managers. The role of the Management Accountant is to produce the monthly P&L and balance sheet reporting, and support the operational teams in bringing the numbers to life to aid in the decision-making processes associated with all aspects of business.

The role sits within the Group Finance team who provide a "one stop shop" to the businesses and their management teams. Whilst having a "home" company of focus, each Management Accountant supports the wider team where required to ensure the Group Finance department meets the requirements of the business. The role reports to the Divisional Financial Controller / Finance & Performance Manager who will support the role in all day-to-day duties and may assign additional duties from time to time where required to achieve the wider Group goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the production of the monthly management accounts pack
• Support in the Annual budget and business planning process
• Support on external audit and internal ad hoc projects
• Support the business with the approval of AP and AR invoices, resolving issues with the external AP processing contractor
• Prepare journals to be approved by the Divisional Financial Controller / Finance & Performance Manager, including accruals, prepayments, payroll transactions etc. Together with their supporting documentation.
• Request one off payments be raised, including same day payments directly with the bank
• Approve GL coding ahead of budget holder approval, via online portal, for all PO's and
• Oversee the Daily / Weekly / Monthly Bank reconciliations and posting of receipts and manual payments
• Other transactional activities as required to ensure the Group Finance department achieves its goals
• Ensure all pension scheme payments are made in line with requirements and on time
• Create draft VAT returns for approval by the Divisional Financial Controller / Finance & Performance Manager
• Approve Sales Invoices, raised by Assistant Accountants
• Monthly Reconciliation of all assigned balance sheet accounts so that balances can be explained to all relevant parties
• Review and post journals to correct each departmental P&L
• Provide written commentary to support understanding of variances between actual P&L performance and the budget and forecast
• Review monthly performance to rationalise future month's forecast and highlight potential risks and/or opportunities to the forecast
• Raise AR invoices in line with contractual requirements
• Review revenue in month and reconcile with accrued and deferred balance sheet accounts
• Review and test payroll reports to ensure understanding of month on month movements along with variances to budget and forecast
• Produce supporting working papers to aid in the understanding of P&L and Balance Sheet values in a format that is suitable for the intended reader

Experience and Qualifications required

• Fully qualified or finalist with a recognised accounting body (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
• Be a commercially astute, articulate, team player with the ability to communicate confidently with junior and senior finance and operational personnel alike
• Strong IT skills, Excel pivot tables essential, a can do attitude to learning new systems
• An understanding of the importance of financial policies and governance
• Understanding of local authorities, construction industry, LATCO's, Teckal, Multiple VAT supplies and partial exemption, CIS Returns is desirable
• Knowledge of Agresso / BWO is desirable

Due to the needs of the business and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Lampton Group is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.

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