Management Accountant

NES Fircroft are working with a leader in design and build of high integrity fire & blast protection solutions. They are looking for a Management Accountant to work with them on a permanent basis from their Darlington office. 

Job Purpose: 
Apply principles of accounting to analyse financial information and prepare financial reports by compiling information, preparing profit and loss statements, and utilising appropriate accounting control procedures.

Main Responsibilities:

• Supervise and undertake the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company's computerised financial systems
• Supervise the processing and handling of weekly and monthly payroll
• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as nominal ledger accounts, sales and purchase ledger transactions in line with accounting principles
• Prepare Monthly Management Accounts (both individual company accounts and group consolidated)
• Prepare and review monthly Contract Cost statements for live projects
• Analyse overhead data to establish trends and over/underspends
• Multi-Currency accounting including recording, reporting, and analysing financial statements in foreign currencies for consolidation into group accounts
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and undertake monthly actual vs budget variance reviews in relation to revenue, expenses, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents. 
• Liaise with the Project Team to assist with elements of project analysis/accounting and budget control
• Preparation and analysis of monthly applications for payments and invoicing in relation to reimbursable contracts
• Reconciliation of bank statements and monthly balance sheet items with a view to explain the rationale behind each balance held
• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
• Interact with external auditors in completing audits 
• Interact with key clients in relation to audits and applications for payment/ invoicing
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures. 
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness. 
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Experience required for role:

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) 
• Strong Knowledge of UK GAAP Accounting Principles including knowledge of Long-Term Contract Accounting under FRS102 (PCM)
• Strong understanding and knowledge of Multi-Currency, Inter- Company and Group Consolidated accounting
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and attention to detail with the ability to analyse and interpret data
• Strong analytical mindset with a proactive approach to querying transactions
• Ability to manage all aspects of month-end close and reporting
• Positive and approachable character with excellent communication skills

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With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.