Management Accountant
- Recruiter
- Kwik Fit
- Location
- Hertfordshire, UK
- Salary
- £25000 - £32000/annum
- Posted
- 08 Nov 2020
- Closes
- 06 Dec 2020
- Ref
- 1809349515
- Job role
- Management accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
About us
European Tyre Enterprise Limited is an international tyre and automotive service, maintenance and repair business group with annual sales revenues of more than £1 billion across five countries in Europe.
We operate multiple retail brands including Kwik Fit with over 800 centres in the UK and Netherlands as well as Stapletons Tyre Services which sells over 6 million tyres to trade customers in the UK.
Our primary purpose is to keep drivers safe on the road and we achieve this by being the number one choice for our customers, a leading automotive aftermarket employer and an acknowledged innovator in our industry. We can only accomplish this with great people at the heart of what we do.
In choosing to build your career with us you'll be joining a dynamic and diverse team striving to be the best.
The role
The ETEL Group Finance team is seeking to appoint a Management Accountant. This post could be a useful career development opportunity for a highly numerate individual with the right aptitudes and motivation. Comprehensive in-depth training will be provided.
People-skills and competence in IT are essentials for the post but a willingness to learn is crucial.
Study Package: Funding of exam/course, 1 days study leave plus 1 day leave for the exam. First sitting funded only (after probation period).
Hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm.
Reports to: Group Finance Manager
Main Purpose
To ensure consistent, precise and timely accounting procedures are adhered to throughout the ETEL group.
To ensure timely reporting of monthly management accounts to the management of ETEL and to the shareholders
To support and assist with annual external auditing and statutory accounts process and year-round communication with the Group's auditors
To maintain cost centre profit and loss account for Group functions and support cost centre owners in review and management of central costs.
To develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and advisors
Key accountabilities
1. Preparation of monthly management accounts for group holding company and various other non-trading entities within the group.
2. Assist with preparation of monthly consolidated financial information for the group (reported to ETEL board and shareholders)
3. Prepare monthly P&L Performance reports and detailed supporting analysis, work with cost centre owners to resolve queries in regard to P&L reports
4. Work alongside Group Finance Manager to support JSOX initial implementation plan and roll out across the business
5. Provide guidance and development to the team Finance assistant
6. Detailed involvement in planning, execution of finalisation of group external audit.
7. Preparation of statutory accounts (using IRIS) for all group companies from trial balance to final accounts.
8. Any other ad hoc work required by the Group Head of Finance or Group Finance Manager
Skills & experience
Part/ fully qualified ACCA or equivalent
Strong communication skills
Experience in advanced use of Excel
Experience of working to tight monthly reporting deadlines
An advantage: Experience of CODA, IRIS and Coupa, property accounting experience
Benefits
We appreciate how hard our people work to keep our customers safe on the road. We also recognise they need to be rewarded for their hard work, that's why we offer a range of benefits to support our people and their families
European Tyre Enterprise Limited is an international tyre and automotive service, maintenance and repair business group with annual sales revenues of more than £1 billion across five countries in Europe.
We operate multiple retail brands including Kwik Fit with over 800 centres in the UK and Netherlands as well as Stapletons Tyre Services which sells over 6 million tyres to trade customers in the UK.
Our primary purpose is to keep drivers safe on the road and we achieve this by being the number one choice for our customers, a leading automotive aftermarket employer and an acknowledged innovator in our industry. We can only accomplish this with great people at the heart of what we do.
In choosing to build your career with us you'll be joining a dynamic and diverse team striving to be the best.
The role
The ETEL Group Finance team is seeking to appoint a Management Accountant. This post could be a useful career development opportunity for a highly numerate individual with the right aptitudes and motivation. Comprehensive in-depth training will be provided.
People-skills and competence in IT are essentials for the post but a willingness to learn is crucial.
Study Package: Funding of exam/course, 1 days study leave plus 1 day leave for the exam. First sitting funded only (after probation period).
Hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm.
Reports to: Group Finance Manager
Main Purpose
To ensure consistent, precise and timely accounting procedures are adhered to throughout the ETEL group.
To ensure timely reporting of monthly management accounts to the management of ETEL and to the shareholders
To support and assist with annual external auditing and statutory accounts process and year-round communication with the Group's auditors
To maintain cost centre profit and loss account for Group functions and support cost centre owners in review and management of central costs.
To develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and advisors
Key accountabilities
1. Preparation of monthly management accounts for group holding company and various other non-trading entities within the group.
2. Assist with preparation of monthly consolidated financial information for the group (reported to ETEL board and shareholders)
3. Prepare monthly P&L Performance reports and detailed supporting analysis, work with cost centre owners to resolve queries in regard to P&L reports
4. Work alongside Group Finance Manager to support JSOX initial implementation plan and roll out across the business
5. Provide guidance and development to the team Finance assistant
6. Detailed involvement in planning, execution of finalisation of group external audit.
7. Preparation of statutory accounts (using IRIS) for all group companies from trial balance to final accounts.
8. Any other ad hoc work required by the Group Head of Finance or Group Finance Manager
Skills & experience
Part/ fully qualified ACCA or equivalent
Strong communication skills
Experience in advanced use of Excel
Experience of working to tight monthly reporting deadlines
An advantage: Experience of CODA, IRIS and Coupa, property accounting experience
Benefits
We appreciate how hard our people work to keep our customers safe on the road. We also recognise they need to be rewarded for their hard work, that's why we offer a range of benefits to support our people and their families