Management Accountant

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Management Accountant
Droitwich, Hybrid

Based at our head office in Droitwich, Parkwood Project Management (PPM) on the hunt for a Management Accountant to join our central support team. PPM deliver project management solutions throughout the UK. We have skills and experience in Construction Project Management, SPV Management, Asset management & Energy & Sustainability Projects, providing intelligible, flexible and long-lasting solutions to a variety of problems and opportunities. We are a close knit team and are able to offer you quality training, development and support and we offer free parking, flexible/hybrid working options, study support and access to a local leisure facility as part of our generous package.

The Opportunity

The primary objectives of the Management Accountant position will be:

Production and day to day management of the Parkwood Project Management company accounts;

Production and day to day management of the five SPV project company accounts;

Proactive management of the SPV financial project models, ensuring all financial project deadlines are met, and identification of future risks and opportunities.
The Management Accountant will focus day to day on the following tasks:

To have full accountability of the PPM/SPV accounts and be responsible for accurate and timely financial data, analysis and information, including that required for Board meetings;

Responsible for all transactional processing on a timely basis;

Ensure adequate controls are in place to ensure ledgers are accurate at all times and cashflow is maximised;

Presentation of all Financial information at quarterly SPV board meetings;

Ensure that there is adequate control over Working Capital, including transmission of supplier and other payments within agreed authority limits, in particular adhering to strict processes and deadlines for the SPV companies;

Prepare regular year end cash flow forecasts as appropriate for the business at the time;

Liaison with Project Managers and Senior Management team to ensure the accounts are complete and forecasts are reasonable.;

Liaising with funders, their advisers and Project Company advisers, fulfilling contractual obligations and responding to queries;

Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure that adequate controls are in place to ensure good accounting practice is followed for data integrity;

To ensure income and expenditure of the companies is predictable and without surprises;

Calculation and submission of VAT and CIS returns within required deadlines;

Production of contractual Management Fee Calculations;

Lead the annual audit process;

Review of statutory accounts and Corporation tax returns;

Coordination of the annual budget process, to include P&L and cashflow budgeting;

Ensuring that rigorous financial and other operating controls are implemented, documented and enforced, and that they are consistent with Financial Regulations;

To undertake any other duties as may be required by the PPM directors.
The Person

Preferably a part qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience.
Well grounded in financial control.
Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, including at senior level.
Ability to work independently, with a proactive approach to providing updates and feedback to line manager and a range of stakeholders.
Able to demonstrate knowledge of managing accounting processes from transaction/ledger management through to management account process.
Able to demonstrate the ability to manage multiple deadlines to ensure contractual/legal compliance is maintained at all times.
Must have a hands on & commercial attitude.
Will have a conscientious approach.
Will be capable of dealing and interfacing at all levels within the business.
Ambition and drive to make a difference to the business
Will be able to maintain and, be committed to, good employee relations.What can PPM offer you?

Competitive salary

Incremental annual leave

Free gym membership for you and a nominated person

Employee health cash plan

Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension Scheme

Company sick pay

Career progression

Training and development
Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people. We are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers that are committed to inclusion and diversity.

If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion

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