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13 July 2009
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Managment Accountant Job in London
Job details:
BACKGROUND
My client is a well established magazine publisher and exhibition organiser, primarily based in the UK, but is also operating a number of European exhibitions. It has a core asset base comprising three market leading businesses:
1. Social Housing, which includes Inside Housing magazine and the Chartered Institute of Social Housing Annual Conference and Exhibition.
2. Weddings and Bridal, which comprises The British Bridal Exhibition, The National Wedding Shows and Bridal Buyer magazine
3. Leisure and Outdoor, comprising the National Boat and Caravan Outdoor Show.
The Company also publishes a range of consumer and trade magazines in a number of different market sectors.
The company has a total annual turnover of approximately GBP30m.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
The candidate should be a part qualified management accountant (either CIMA or ACCA) and be at least half way through the management level (CIMA) or ACCA equivalent.
Excellent communication skills are essential, as they will need to liaise with personnel at all levels within the company, both financial and non-financial. They must possess excellent time management skills and the ability to cope under pressure and work to tight deadlines.
They must be personable and open, but strong enough to challenge assumptions behind the numbers; they should also be able to demonstrate an interest in the commercial aspects of the business.
The candidate must be flexible and prepared to travel and work in Coventry a few days each month, this initially will be required as this role was previously based out of Coventry and the travel will be required as part of the hand over.
JOB SPECIFICATION
The role will report to the Business Analyst.
* Preparation of monthly journal entries, accruals and the production of monthly management accounts.
* To build close working relationships with commercial managers, acting as a first point of call for financial queries and support.
* Work with commercial and sales managers to produce meaningful forecast/budget information and accurate management accounts/management information reports.
* Analysis of variances between reported and budget/forecast numbers together with meaningful commentary there on
* Ensure that the general ledgers are correctly maintained
* Ensure all financial information and reports are produced in accordance with internal timetables.
* Maintain a strong internal control environment
* Ad hoc analysis where required by the business managers
* Carry out any other financial or accountancy tasks which may be necessary from time to time as directed by the Business Analyst/Financial Controller.
Phone: 01622 772541
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