Management Accountant

2 months ago

Gloucester, United Kingdom WCS Group Full time

WCS Group is owned by Marlowe PLC and we specialise predominantly in Water Treatment and Water Hygiene all over the UK. This is a fast-growing business with over 1,200 employees and 7000+ customers.

 

The role will take responsibility for Revenue accounting as a category for the Water Division, working in partnership with the Customer Service teams and Operational teams to ensure that revenue is recognised correctly, and any discrepancies investigated, and a solution agreed upon to resolve.

 

Since there is a heavy focus on excel and analysis of monthly activity to budgets, forecasts, and month on month variances. It is key that you can demonstrate having attention to detail and ability to discuss variances sufficiently and promptly with other members of the business.

 

Alongside Revenue Reporting, the Management Accountant is to take ownership of their allocated entity and subsequent reporting within the deadlines set, whilst being supported by the Senior Management Accountant. Ensuring that information provided to the Business Line Financial Controllers (BLFC) and Head of Management Accounts is accurate and any variances justified.

 

The Water Division (that this role sits within) is our largest and most complex. Therefore, it does require previous management accounts preparation involvement, alongside demonstrable experience of transforming large volume data sets into workable and meaningful information. You will also have the capability to thrive in a matrix organisation and finance structure and work to tight reporting deadlines.

Key Objectives & Responsibilities

Monthly Revenue Accounting and Analysis:

  • Collate all revenue transactions from CRM and analyse data by the various entities for accuracy and completeness.
  • Review revenue transactions in detail to assess for any month end accruals or deferred revenue adjustments.
  • Provide detailed revenue analysis by type, customer, and division to BLFC and agree month end position.
  • Ability to provide detailed excel spreadsheet modelling for to support revenue forecasting.
  • Complete the accrued income deliverables with supporting commercial and solution-based commentary.
  • Complete credit notes analysis submission and support improvements to reduce the need for credit notes.
  • Support with the provision of accurate Divisional and Group reporting and analysis.
  • Provide balance sheet commentary and analysis on trends.
  • Manage the calculations for rebates to suppliers and work with Operation Managers to ensure this is done accurately and on time.

Management Accounts Preparation and Control:

  • Ensure that the balance sheet working files are updated accordingly throughout the month end process.
  • Take ownership of monthly management accounts and reporting packs for your allocated entities.
  • Review the P&L for activity performed by others and seek justification for any variances.
  • Speak with different finance teams to ensure accuracy and completeness in the water entities.
  • Ensure timely deliverables of all requirements.
  • Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, to include explanation for any adjustments required.

Ad Hoc Supportive Tasks:

  • Responsible for financial year end audit packs and liaising with auditors to ensure deliverables are met.
  • Provide all information to 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, while seeking continuous improvements
  • 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)

Key Skills / Qualifications

  • Excel skill at advanced level 
  • Strong organisational and analytical skills
  • Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA) with 2 years management accounts experience gained in industry.
  • Questions and where appropriate challenges the status quo to ensure continuous improvement.
  • 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

Benefits

  • Salary up to £45,000 per annum
  • Hybrid working (3x days from GL2 2AQ & 2x days from home)
  • Royal London Pension
  • Mental Health & Well-being Scheme
  • Employee Recognition Scheme
  • Paid Recommend a Friend Scheme (up to £2000* for successful referrals)
  • Paid Holidays.

WCS Group of companies are committed to equal opportunities for all people and recognise the value of having diverse teams that represent the communities we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. Built on Sustainability, Trust, Accountability, Respect & Safety.

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