Management Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an innovative growing business in the Financial Services sector.Our client, is a leading investment & financial planning business on the fringe of Guildford and this varied role is likely to attract a myriad of applications.We're looking for a part-qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with an extensive knowledge of Sage & Excel.Daily duties will include:• Maintaining and reconciling the general ledgers and resolving any queries arising. • Preparation of management accounts.• Payroll processing (for approximately 25 staff), including year-end procedures, benefit return forms P11D and auto-enrolment.• Reconciliation of commissions and fees payable.• Credit control.• VAT returns with partial exemption calculations.• Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) returns.• Companies House and HMRC returns.• Supporting the production of period end accounts and the preparation of associated reports.• Determining, analysing and interpreting key business drivers and performance measures.• Designing and building management information reporting facilities and KPIs, to support key business and investment decisions. • Producing cost benefit analyses to help drive improvements to revenue and profits.• Delivering a proactive analysis of period end reporting including the identification, investigation and explanation of variances against budget / forecast and review of risks and opportunities.• Financial analysis of product costings for pricing decisions and contract viability.• Building close working relationships with Directors and operational staff.• Facilitating the budget setting process and contributing to the preparation of annual and medium-term business plans across the business.• Assisting with the implementation of accounting and financial policies and procedures, ensuring they are constantly reviewed, suggesting changes or development required.The package comes complete with excellent benefits and a designated parking bay.If you're an advanced Excel user (macros, formulas etc), if you've had at least 2 years' experience with Sage 50 (Sage Payroll would be a bonus), if you're strong analytically with excellent communication skills (both written & verbal), then please e-mail your CV to: Specialist Recruitment Limited is an employment agency and employment business