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Management Accountant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior (1-2 years)
  • Manchester, +1

AI generated summary

  • You need strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial software, attention to detail, experience in budgeting and forecasting, and excellent communication abilities for effective reporting.
  • You will prepare financial reports, analyze data, ensure compliance, support budgeting processes, and provide strategic insights to aid decision-making and improve financial performance.

Requirements

  • Experience, Qualifications and Skills You Will Have
  • 1+ years’ experience as an Accountant in a Shared Service environment
  • Experience in owning and managing financial accounts
  • Experience dealing with external Auditors
  • Desirable
  • 6 months experience of coordinating the work of others is advantageous
  • ACCA or CIMA Qualified

Responsibilities

  • Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:
  • - Tracks progress against budgets within established finance systems and reports variances as appropriate, ensuring compliance with local market financial laws, requirements and regulations
  • - Implements the global Survitec control framework, driving effective development and maintenance of financial controls
  • - Works independently to collate and analyse data using standard accounting methodologies, systems, tools and formats to deliver high quality monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting to the business
  • - Responsible for production of key financial documents including Statutory accounts; monthly reporting, budgeting and reforecast processes; monthly management accounts pack (including commentary and analysis for key business stakeholders); and monthly balance sheet production, reconciliation and validation
  • - Manages and participates in the monthly accounting cycle, including assisting with the organisation and co-ordination of the month end process and associated Board reports
  • - Ensures the business meets all its statutory and compliance obligations, including statutory accounting and tax issues, providing assurance to Survitec business and Finance management that the accounting records of the local entities are accurate
  • - Helps others get the most out of data management systems by providing support and advice
  • - Is responsible for gathering and summarising data for non-standard analyses and reports, improvement projects and programmes
  • - Resolves queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on complex processes and the related policies, referring to others where necessary for interpretation of policy
  • - Contributes to the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice. Ensures application of these through a positive, proactive, thorough and disciplined approach in the Finance team
  • - Leads, coaches and develops an engaged and motivated finance team towards a high-performance culture of continuous improvement
  • - Identifies instances of non-compliance with Survitec’s policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting, escalating and addressing as appropriate
  • - Creates an environment where everyone in the team can live the Survitec Values
  • - Creates an inclusive environment where our people feel valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work
  • - Understands, upholds and contributes to creating a safety-first culture within Survitec. Ensures a safe and healthy working environment
  • - Develops own capabilities through participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develops and maintains an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices

FAQs

What is the job title for the vacancy at Survitec?

The job title is Management Accountant.

Where is the location of the job?

The job is located in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.

What is the type of employment being offered?

The position is a permanent, full-time role.

What is Survitec's primary business focus?

Survitec is the world’s largest survival technology provider, specializing in the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.

What are some of the key responsibilities of the Management Accountant?

Key responsibilities include tracking budgets, implementing financial controls, producing key financial documents, managing the monthly accounting cycle, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, and leading the finance team.

What qualifications and experience are required for this role?

Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience as an Accountant in a Shared Service environment and experience in managing financial accounts. Experience dealing with external auditors is also necessary.

Are there any preferred qualifications for the Management Accountant position?

Yes, having 6 months of experience coordinating the work of others is advantageous, and being ACCA or CIMA qualified is desirable.

What benefits are offered to employees in this position?

Benefits include 33 days of holiday (including public holidays), a Cycle to Work scheme, life assurance, a pension scheme, management training and professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, a workplace reward and recognition scheme, and an enhanced maternity and paternity scheme.

How can interested candidates apply for the Management Accountant position?

Candidates can apply by clicking "Apply Now" on the job listing. For more information, they can reach out via LinkedIn or email recruitment@survitecgroup.com.

What is Survitec's stance on diversity and inclusion?

Survitec is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, appreciated, and free to be themselves at work.

What types of organizations does Survitec partner with?

Survitec partners with leading maritime, defence & government, energy, and aerospace organizations.

Trusted to Protect Lives

Transportation
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1854
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Trusted to Protect Lives. We are pioneers of Survival Technology. Our wearable survival equipment, fire solutions and survival craft technology keep people safe when their life depends on it. We have 3,000 people that work with our partners in 96 countries to provide trustworthy solutions that reduce risk and help protect lives. Why? Because We Exist to Protect Lives.