Management Accountant

About the Role

Management Accountant
Seething, Norfolk
Permanent position

The Company:
James Fisher is a global engineering services company. From our origins as a ship owner and operator, we've evolved to provide the expertise and innovative technology our customers need in the harshest of environments across Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport.

Maritime Transport is a leading provider of global maritime shipping and ship-to-ship (STS) transfer services.

JF Fendercare supplies high-quality marine products and services that protect people and assets, to meet the needs of the global marine industry.

James Fisher Fendercare (JF Fendercare) is a major global supplier of premium marine products and services. With strategic bases in Asia, the Middle East and the UK holding a comprehensive range of marine products, our team delivers local expertise and support while providing a flexible and rapid response to your global requirements.

The Role:
To ensure that management information is delivered in an accurate and timely manner to meet internal deadlines. You will strive to identify efficiencies in systems and processes wherever possible. Liaising with all stakeholders, you will offer full financial support to add value and strengthen the existing management team. In return, as a company committed to developing from within, you will have the opportunity to enhance and progress your career.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Production of timely and accurate Management Accounts (full P&L and Balance Sheet).
• Preparation of monthly KPI's and margin analysis and the provision of commentary to support Management Accounts.
• Supporting the Operational Team with financial data to inform business decisions.
• Posting of monthly journals including accruals and prepayments.
• Month end process of intercompany reconciliations.
• Completing quarterly recharge invoices, actively driving reduction in intercompany transactions.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and also quarterly forecasts and annual budgets.
• Management of fixed asset register.
• Suggest improvements in control processes.
• Preparation of VAT returns and payroll reconciliations.
• Assistance with external and internal audit requirements.
• Support with group year-end returns and the preparation of tax analysis for P11D's & PSA returns.
• Treasury function, cash management, bank reconciliations and approval of purchase ledger and other ad-hoc payments.
• Assistance with the preparation of annual statutory accounts.
• Ad hoc reporting and projects as required.

The Person:
You will need excellent communication skills and be able to work in a high-paced work environment with diverse personalities. Have the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal colleagues across various departments, and work across different cultures and appreciate the international business environment. Able to multi-task and meet deadlines and have excellent time management. Be an organised self-starter with the ability to use their own initiative. Strive for continuous improvement and always willing to get the job done.

Skills & Experience:

• ACCA/CIMA (part qualified/QBE considered)
• Experience of multi-currency ledgers and foreign exchange an advantage
• Experience on Netsuite and Cognos would be an advantage
• Strong IT skills including Excel and Outlook.

Location:
The role is to be based at the JF Fendercare offices in Seething, Norfolk therefore, you will need to be able to commute to this location.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher & Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.