Management Accountant

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT sought by Montagne Jeunesse.

Excellent Opportunity for a nearly or newly qualified CIMA (or equivalent) Management Accountant to join Montagne Jeunesse based in Port Talbot, South Wales on a permanent, full time basis

FMCG

Montagne Jeunesse is a leading entrepreneurial health and beauty business which sells into 93 countries around the world. This is a 'hands-on’ role for an experienced, commercially aware Management Accountant, where strong technical skills are required to support the FD with the preparation, development and analysis of key financial information and systems to ensure that management decisions are well informed.

The successful candidate will have excellent financial analytical skills which will benefit the Company and its growth path. Detailed, accurate and organised, you will be able to contribute significantly towards accurate reporting to deadlines as well as effectively managing the finance team on a day to day basis and oversee the relevant processes to achieve this.

Main responsibilities will be to:

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• Assist in the preparation of the monthly reporting pack to include P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow, Variance Analysis and commentary.
• Monitor day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, stock management and other transactions.
• Manage the finance team on a day to day basis and provide support and coaching where necessary to ensure all finance functions are running efficiently.
• Monitoring and evaluating financial information systems, including Business Intelligence, and driving improvements where needed.
• Be the first point of contact to external third parties for tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary including providing information and analysis to aid the preparation of the Statutory Accounts and audit.
• Complete payroll administration to include year-end and statutory returns.
• Cash book management and associated reconciliations.
• Work closely with all departments and the management team to advise, assist and to help make financial decisions.
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the Company.

You will:

• Be a nearly or newly CIMA (or equivalent) qualified Management Accountant with experience of working in an FMCG/Manufacturing business which has operated internationally.
• Be organised and take ownership and pride in all areas of your work.
• Be proactively committed to continuing professional development to remain up to date with and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.
• Experienced user of SAGE line 200 and Microsoft Excel would be advantageous for this role.

In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package dependant on experience and qualification level. To apply please forward your CV, a cover letter including why you think you fit this role and your current or last salary to Nicola Hill, HR Manager.

Montagne Jeunesse is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates.