Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Arrangement: Office-based, Monday to Friday
Reports to: Board of Directors
Salary: Competitive, depending on qualifications and experience
About Amber-RTM
Amber-RTM is an established and growing traffic management company operating across London and the South East. We are seeking a commercially focused and hands-on Management Accountant to take responsibility for monthly management reporting and provide the Board with accurate, timely and meaningful financial information.
The position is suitable for a newly qualified CIMA or ACCA accountant looking to take ownership of the management accounting function and work directly with senior decision-makers.
The successful candidate will oversee and support the company’s bookkeeper while remaining involved in bookkeeping, financial controls, payroll, billing, credit control, cash-flow management and month-end reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Management Accounts and Board Reporting
Prepare complete monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, cash-flow statement and supporting schedules.
Produce a monthly Board reporting pack with clear commentary on financial performance, key movements, risks and opportunities.
Present monthly financial results to the Board and respond confidently to financial and commercial questions.
Analyse revenue, gross profit, overheads, operating profit, job profitability and departmental performance.
Report actual performance against budget, forecast and prior periods, explaining material variances.
Develop financial and operational key performance indicators relevant to the business.
Provide recommendations to improve profitability, pricing, cost control, cash flow and working-capital management.
Prepare annual budgets, rolling forecasts and financial models to support the company’s business plans.
Provide financial analysis for new contracts, major purchases, investment proposals and other commercial decisions.
Month-End and Financial Control
Manage the month-end timetable and ensure management accounts are completed accurately and on time.
Review accruals, prepayments, depreciation, deferred income, revenue recognition and other accounting adjustments.
Prepare and review balance-sheet reconciliations and investigate any unreconciled balances.
Maintain effective financial controls, reporting processes and approval procedures across the business.
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records maintained within Xero.
Identify weaknesses in financial systems or controls and implement practical improvements.
Bookkeeping and Team Supervision
Oversee and support the company’s bookkeeper, allocate priorities and review the accuracy of completed work.
Provide guidance and training to the bookkeeper and ensure all accounting records are kept up to date.
Remain hands-on when required with sales invoices, supplier invoices, expenses, credit notes, bank transactions and journals.
Review sales ledger, purchase ledger, bank, payroll and other control-account reconciliations.
Ensure supporting documentation is properly maintained and financial transactions are correctly authorised and recorded.
Cash Flow, Credit Control and Invoice Finance
Prepare and maintain daily, weekly and longer-term cash-flow forecasts.
Monitor available funds, planned payments and upcoming financial commitments.
Oversee customer billing and credit control, ensuring invoices are issued promptly and overdue balances are actively pursued.
Monitor debtor days, aged receivables, supplier commitments and overall working-capital performance.
Manage the company’s invoice discounting facility, including reconciliations, funding availability, lender reporting and verification requests.
Maintain effective relationships with the company’s bank, invoice finance provider, external accountants and other financial stakeholders.
Payroll, Compliance and Year-End
Review or process payroll using BrightPay, including starters, leavers, deductions, pensions, statutory payments and final entitlements.
Ensure PAYE, workplace pension, VAT, CIS and other statutory submissions are completed accurately and on time.
Coordinate the annual accounts process and provide supporting schedules and information to the company’s external accountants.
Support tax compliance and respond to financial queries from auditors, accountants, banks and other advisers.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate should have:
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A newly completed, or nearly completed, CIMA or ACCA qualification.
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Practical experience preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
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Strong knowledge of profit and loss, balance-sheet and cash-flow reporting.
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The ability to analyse financial information and present clear findings to directors or senior management.
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Hands-on bookkeeping experience and a sound understanding of double-entry accounting.
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Practical experience using Xero and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
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Experience of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and balance-sheet reconciliations.
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The confidence to supervise and review the work of a bookkeeper or junior finance employee.
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Strong commercial awareness, accuracy and organisational skills.
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The ability to manage deadlines, work independently and take ownership of the management reporting process.
Previous experience in traffic management, construction, highways, logistics or another operationally intensive business would be advantageous. Knowledge of BrightPay, invoice discounting and CIS would also be beneficial.
Applicants do not need to have previously held the title of Management Accountant. The role is suitable for an ambitious newly qualified accountant who can demonstrate strong technical knowledge, practical accounting experience and the confidence to report directly to the Board.
What We Offer
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Direct exposure to the Board and involvement in commercial decision-making.
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Ownership of the monthly management accounts and Board reporting process.
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The opportunity to develop into a Financial Controller as the company continues to grow.
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A varied position combining management reporting, financial control, commercial analysis and team supervision.
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Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.
Skilled Worker Sponsorship
Applicants with unrestricted permission to work in the UK are encouraged to apply. In exceptional circumstances, Amber-RTM may consider Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for an outstanding candidate.
Any sponsorship would be at the company’s discretion and subject to the role and candidate meeting the applicable Home Office eligibility requirements, occupation criteria and salary thresholds. Sponsorship cannot be guaranteed.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV with a short covering statement outlining your accounting qualifications and experience in management accounts, Board reporting, budgeting, forecasting, bookkeeping, Xero and cash-flow management.
Amber-RTM is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds
Salary description
£26000.00 - £30000.00 per year