Operations Accountant - Robert Walters : Job Details

As an Operations Accountant, you will be the principle Finance Control lead for a prestigious customer operating under an Open Book Commercial Agreement.

Key responsibilities-

• Review weekly/monthly profit & loss statements providing detailed business commentary including variance analysis.
• Undertake nominal ledger tasks including processing of journals, nominal ledger cross-charges and period end reconciliations.
• Provide detailed analysis to operations of key business performance drivers and internal reporting trend analysis.
• Prepare Balance Sheet Summary with supporting reconciliations, identifying financial risk/opportunity.
• Take responsibility for the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
• Monitor Aged Debt & Un-invoiced revenue ensuring they align with Business accepted levels.
• Liaise with external auditors as part of the audit process ensuring provision of information is supplied in a timely manner.
• Continuously improve customer and company reporting processes and procedures.

Ideal candidate-

• ACA/CIMA/ACCA Part or Qualified or qualified by experience, 5 years + in a similar role within Logistics or an Industry of similarity.
• Good oral and written communication skills which are effective and persuasive.
• Creative thinker with robust influencing skills.
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritise work ensuring all reasonable deadlines are met.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office with Strong Excel skills.
• Practical experience of financial analysis and reporting.
• Detailed and up-to-date knowledge of good financial practice.
• Experience of Finance Business Partnering.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates