Full job descriptionOur client, based in Gloucester, is currently recruiting for a Management Accountant on an 8 week contract.


The role is available on a predominantly remote basis but will require travel to the Gloucester office for two days in the first week.


The hourly rate of pay is equivalent to £43,200 and the role is due to start ASAP. Due to the urgency around this role we are currently unable to consider candidates with notice periods of 1 - 2 weeks.


Duties will include (but are not limited to):
*Managing and mentoring the Finance Officer – Reporting
*Working with the Financial Reporting Manager to produce monthly management accounts
*Planning, co-ordinating and delivering budgets, along with the Financial Reporting Manager
*Working with budget holders to ensure they have sufficient funds to deliver the team’s plans and objectives
*Working with the Financial Reporting Manager to produce timely and accurate annual accounts with supporting documentation
*Ensuring all accounting records and control accounts are reconciled monthly and corrected on a timely basis
*Improving and creating new reports to improve accuracy, timeliness and quality of information provided


Skills, knowledge and expertise:
*Strong Excel skills (pivot tables and modelling)
*Qualification CIMA / ACCA would be desirable but this requirement is flexible
*Knowledge of social housing regulation / understanding of the issues of working in a regulated environment


Working hours:
*37.5 hours per week
*Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm


Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.


James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.


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