RMS are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Management Accountant to join our client’s exceptional fabrication company based in Darlington.

The successful candidate will play a key role in providing financial insights and supporting business decision-making by preparing accurate financial reports, budgets, and forecasts. You will be responsible for analysing financial performance, identifying trends, and offering strategic recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and undertake the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company’s computerised financial systems.
• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as nominal ledger accounts, sales and purchase ledger transactions in line with the account principles.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly Management Accounts (both individual company accounts and group consolidated).
• Prepare and review monthly Contract Cost statements for live projects.
• Analyse overhead data to establish trends and over/underspends against budget.
• Multi-Currency accounting including recording, reporting and analysing financial statements in foreign currencies for consolidation into group accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and undertake monthly actual vs budget variance reviews in relation to revenue, expenses, payroll entries, invoices and other accounting documents.
• Preparation and analysis of monthly applications for payments and invoicing in the relation to reimburse contracts.
• Reconciliation of bank statements and monthly balance sheet items with a view to explain the rationale behind each balance held.
• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns.
• Interact with external auditors in completing audits.
• Interact with key clients in relation to audits and applications for payment/invoicing.
• Establish, maintain and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP Accounting Principles including knowledge of Long-Term Contract Accounting under FRS102 (PCM)
• Understanding and knowledge of Multi-Currency, Inter-Company and Group Consolidated accounting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and attention to detail with the ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Strong analytical mindset with a proactive approach to querying transactions.
• Ability to manage all aspects of month-end close and reporting.
• Positive and approachable character with excellent communication skills.

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please apply directly by attaching your CV or contact our consultants on 01325 389333 or email Jobs@rms-recruitment.co.uk 

RMS is an equal opportunities employer and recruits and promotes employees based on suitability for the job. If you are not contacted within 7 days of the closing date, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.