Interim Management Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Interim Management Accountant, initially on a part time basis (4 days per week) with the potential to grow to full time, paying up to £250 per day. Working for an award-winning, rapidly growing company working in a very trendy sector, headquartered in the Woking, with key markets in Europe, North America and beyond. The company's reputation, like it's product, is the result of great care and a source of pride. The care & pride they take with their product is matched only by the companies ambition to continue building & enhancing their name and reputation in every way.

Key Responsibilities will encompass:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, with budget analysis (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Analysis, Territory P&L reporting)
• Production of weekly and monthly sales reports
• Monitoring and reporting on cashflow and working capital (weekly statement of cash/creditors/debtors)
• Managing stock control process; Reconciling stock balances and valuations (raw materials & finished goods)
• Accurate calculation of monthly Cost of Goods sold across all cost centres and product categories
• Input into quarterly reforecasting and annual budgeting process (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash)
• Regular analysis of marketing and other costs by territory and by product variant
• Improvement input into the quality of reporting (using Sage and Excel)
• Maintaining an accurate & appropriate control environment
• Contributing to the improvement of controls and procedures (ensuring these are documented)
• Overseeing debtor control and supplier payments process
• Input into a range of non-financial tasks, including Health & Safety compliance, IT systems development, HR
• The role is within a small team so there are no direct reports. However, as the most senior team member reporting to the FD, the Management Accountant will help support & guide more junior members of the team

About you:

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent; including recently qualified)
• Thorough understanding of management information systems
• Previous experience with Sage50 and Excel integrated reporting preferred
• Excellent spreadsheet skills (a short test at interview stage will be conducted)
• Previous experience in a brand/product environment will be advantageous but not essential
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to successfully communicate with people at all levels, and all business functions
• Committed, self-reliant, hard-working, diligent, precise, accurate, personable

General Information:

• Interim position initially 3-6 months, 4-5-days per week, MUST be able to work Fridays
• Interviews will be held in week commencing 27th August and 3rd September with a start date of September 10th
• Reports directly to Finance Director
• Key relationships with the following: Bookkeeper, Logistics Manager, Brand/Country Managers (in market), External customers and suppliers, Auditors/Payroll service providers/other professionals

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dedicated and passionate team for a rapidly growing company in an exciting sector and be a key contributor to it's ongoing success