Milton Park Jobs - achilles
| Job Title: |
UKI Management Accountant |
| Location: |
30 Park Gate, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4SH |
| Reporting to: | UKI Finance Manager |
| Job level: | 4a |
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Core Competency: |
3 |
| Hours of Work: | 37.5 Hours per week |
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Background to the Company: |
Achilles is a business provider of supplier management solutions operating worldwide through regional businesses with 500+ employees. Following a significant investment from a European sector focused private equity company Achilles is geared for substantial growth and an extensive change management programme. |
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Purpose of the Job: |
Reporting to the UKI Finance Manager, provide financial support to Business Managers across several business units, including Ireland, Nigeria and the USA. The role will require some travel to Ireland to support this unit. |
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Key responsibilities: |
Ø Assist
in the preparation of accurate and timely Management
accounts in accordance with Group reporting requirements
Ø Investigate
and report on variances as part of the monthly
submission, providing UKI Finance Manager, Group Finance
and business unit managers with clear and concise
explanations
as required
Ø Ensure
Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed on a regular
and timely basis and that journals are raised for any
corrections
before the monthly period is closed
Ø Ensure
robust and auditable financial controls are in place
between divisional back-office systems and Microsoft Great
Plains
(MSGP)
Ø Produce
a monthly aged debtor report and movement analysis for
all business units, liaising with UKI Finance Manager and
colleagues within business units to ensure effective credit
control
is in place to recover overdue balances
Ø Act
as a deputy in the UKI Finance Manager’s absence, including
attendance at meetings and supervision of the UKI Finance
Team
Ø Assistance
with production of the year-end audit pack and
statutory accounts submission
Ø Ad-hoc
financial tasks as required to support the Finance
Manager, Group Finance and the business as a whole
Ø Responsibility
for
Ireland
& USA business units
Ø Business
partnering with UKI & USA
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Knowledge and previous experience: |
Ø Educated
to degree level or equivalent, with either accounting
qualification CIMA, ACCA, ACA or currently studying towards
one
of these at finalist level
Ø Knowledge
of Management and Financial accounting is essential,
with at least 3 years practical experience
Ø Excellent
communication skills, able to translate financial data for
non financial staff
Ø IT
literate, including Excel skills to an advanced level
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Previous Training: |
Training will be given on specific software applications
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Essential Skills: |
Ø Accuracy
and close attention to detail whilst able to work under
pressure and meet deadlines
Ø High
level of commercial awareness and common sense
Ø Strong
interpersonal skills essential to build and maintain strong
working relationships with divisional business units
Ø Excellent
organisation and time management skills
Ø Flexible
and adaptable to meet changing priorities and conflicting
demands
Ø Ability
to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative
Ø A
team player, able to work in a team environment
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Person specification: |
The UKI Management Accountant should feel comfortable working in a busy open plan office and be able to work with limited supervision. They should enjoy the challenge of working in a team environment with responsibility for a variety of tasks. They should be co-operative, flexible and adaptable and be able to conduct themselves in a professional, focused manner.
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Physical factors: |
The post holder should be smartly presented, articulate and with a good record of health and attendance. They should have a confident, assured manner and enjoy dealing with customers and be comfortable in working in an open plan environment.
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Additional information: |
| Salary: |
Competitive salary |
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| Benefits: |
25
days annual leave |
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To apply for this role send your CV along with a cover letter. |
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Postal
applications to:
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Human Resources
Department Achilles Information Limited 30 Park Gate Milton Park Abingdon Oxon OX14 4SH |
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| Email applications to: | jobs@achilles.com | |
| Closing Date: | Friday 06th August 2010 | |
| Website: | www.achilles.com | |
