Management Accountant

Affinity Workforce - Management Accountant

Affinity Workforce is a fresh, bold and innovative new business with a rich and impressive heritage. Formed from a group of established, trusted brands, and previously part of Capita plc, we are now one of the largest privately owned public service recruitment specialists in the UK.

Website: https://www.affinityworkforce.com

Vacancy

Due to an internal promotion, there is an opportunity for a Management Accountant.

Responsibilities

The role, Birmingham city centre based, reports to the Management Accounts Team Leader. It is also expected there will be a close working relationship with the pay and bill function and the credit management team.

• Calculation of and posting of month end COS and OPEX journals in accordance with Affinity Group Accounting Policies.
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, variance investigation and resolution on a timely basis.
• Reconciliation of revenue and cost of sales on a weekly basis.
• Weekly reporting of gross profit to business.
• Preparation of monthly P&L pack, with analysis of variances, for review by Finance Director.
• Preparation of monthly commissions for review by operational managers and management of commissions sign off by payroll deadline.
• Preparation of monthly P&Ls to operations managers and cost controllers.
• Preparation of ROI on billing headcount.
• Support in consolidating results of brand.
• Submission of information to external auditors on a timely basis.
• Occasional travel may be required (costs reimbursed)

Experience / qualities

• Prior experience in a management accounting role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Experience of working to deadlines
• Experience of working in Excel
• Desire to work in a fast-paced business and open to change
• Aspiration to become a fully qualified accountant -ACCA/CIMA
• Prior experience in the recruitment industry is advantageous

Package

• £28,000-£32,000 starting salary (dependant on experience)
• 5 hours per week
• 23 days annual leave, increasing to 27 days with length of service
• Birthday day off
• Team events
• Mentoring scheme
• Study package
  
  • Exam entrance fees reimbursed (first time sitting)
  • 2 days additional leave for each exam (first time sitting)
  • Reimbursement of annual student membership fees