Management Accountant
Team Matrix
£45,000
Milton Keynes, MK5 8HJ
Management Accountant,
Temporary
Role
ABOUT US
Our passion and purpose at Matrix is to ‘Connect people to work’.
The more people we connect to work, the better it is for society and our business. Our technology,
and over 400 exceptional people, make that possible by bringing together organisations that need
solutions to meet their recruitment needs.
We provide products and services that allow our
customers to recruit temporary, contingent or permanent staff, procure consultants and
statement of works, and manage the screening and compliance of all workers. We already do this
for over 4,000 customers across the UK and as that number grows, we are continually looking for
great people to join our team.
As a private equity backed business which is experiencing sustained growth, and undertaking
M&A activity, Team Matrix is looking for a Management Accountant to join our growing finance
team. With the continued growth of our workforce, milestone and payroll businesses and the
recent acquisition of Security Watchdog, the introduction of a new finance system and with the
emerging requirement for a treasury function the Finance team now enter a new and exciting
phase.
THE ROLE
This role is pivotal within a growing finance team. Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will work
alongside the Finance leadership team on various projects as well as undertaking a breadth of
activities across the accounting function, including sales and purchase ledger, nominal ledger,
balance sheet reconciliations.
This role will oversee a small team of Finance Officers, providing coaching, guidance and overall
people management.
Our Management Accountant will also have ownership of all accounting elements of one of our key
clients gaining exposure to critical financial impacts and ensuring a collaborative and proactive
working relationship. This will also enable you to build close working relationships with internal
departments.
Role
• Assist with preparation of Monthly Management Accounts to P&L and Balance Sheet
• Assist with and complete general accounts tasks (where required), including:
• Accruals & Reconciliation
• Inter-Company Invoicing & Reconciliation
• General Ledger management
• Journal Postings where required, i.e. prepayments, accruals, depreciation.
• Support clients and supply chain with queries which arise on an ad-hoc basis
• To ensure that the Fixed Asset register is kept up to date
• Provide support to annual audit processes
• Undertaking financial administration and Internal audits/testing of controls
• Manage the accounting processes for the Umbrella payroll business
• Manage the Care clients accounting processes, including ensuring the supply chain is paid
promptly.
• Liaising with the team and sharing ideas / improvement points
ABOUT YOU
You will be:
• Enthusiastic, personable and excellent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills are required to liaise confidently and collaboratively with
stakeholders across the business
• High levels of accountability and a proactive mindset
• Adaptable, flexible and willing to go the extra mile
• Experience of providing mentoring and support to a team of developing Finance
professionals
• Excellent systems skills and a demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft products
including MS Dynamics would be beneficial.
• This role requires a technologically minded individual, comfortable processing and scrutinise
data
• Studying for an accounting professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA) is essential, preferably at
finalist stages. We are committed to investing and supporting the professional growth of all
of our team.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
• Standard Pension – 3% Employers, 5% Employee
• Eligible for a BM bonus scheme (subject to satisfactory probation and performance)
• 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Birthday day off
• 2 Volunteer days a year (to volunteer in the local community)
• Employee Health Benefits (Westfield Health)
• Online discounts platform for major retailers (Westfield Rewards)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (Octopus EV) and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
At Matrix, we celebrate what makes us unique. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all staff. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, do reach out to our HR team who will be happy to help - Matrixhrhelp@teammatrix.com
Our passion and purpose at Matrix is to ‘Connect people to work’.
The more people we connect to work, the better it is for society and our business. Our technology,
and over 400 exceptional people, make that possible by bringing together organisations that need
solutions to meet their recruitment needs.
We provide products and services that allow our
customers to recruit temporary, contingent or permanent staff, procure consultants and
statement of works, and manage the screening and compliance of all workers. We already do this
for over 4,000 customers across the UK and as that number grows, we are continually looking for
great people to join our team.
As a private equity backed business which is experiencing sustained growth, and undertaking
M&A activity, Team Matrix is looking for a Management Accountant to join our growing finance
team. With the continued growth of our workforce, milestone and payroll businesses and the
recent acquisition of Security Watchdog, the introduction of a new finance system and with the
emerging requirement for a treasury function the Finance team now enter a new and exciting
phase.
THE ROLE
This role is pivotal within a growing finance team. Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will work
alongside the Finance leadership team on various projects as well as undertaking a breadth of
activities across the accounting function, including sales and purchase ledger, nominal ledger,
balance sheet reconciliations.
This role will oversee a small team of Finance Officers, providing coaching, guidance and overall
people management.
Our Management Accountant will also have ownership of all accounting elements of one of our key
clients gaining exposure to critical financial impacts and ensuring a collaborative and proactive
working relationship. This will also enable you to build close working relationships with internal
departments.
Role
• Assist with preparation of Monthly Management Accounts to P&L and Balance Sheet
• Assist with and complete general accounts tasks (where required), including:
• Accruals & Reconciliation
• Inter-Company Invoicing & Reconciliation
• General Ledger management
• Journal Postings where required, i.e. prepayments, accruals, depreciation.
• Support clients and supply chain with queries which arise on an ad-hoc basis
• To ensure that the Fixed Asset register is kept up to date
• Provide support to annual audit processes
• Undertaking financial administration and Internal audits/testing of controls
• Manage the accounting processes for the Umbrella payroll business
• Manage the Care clients accounting processes, including ensuring the supply chain is paid
promptly.
• Liaising with the team and sharing ideas / improvement points
ABOUT YOU
You will be:
• Enthusiastic, personable and excellent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills are required to liaise confidently and collaboratively with
stakeholders across the business
• High levels of accountability and a proactive mindset
• Adaptable, flexible and willing to go the extra mile
• Experience of providing mentoring and support to a team of developing Finance
professionals
• Excellent systems skills and a demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft products
including MS Dynamics would be beneficial.
• This role requires a technologically minded individual, comfortable processing and scrutinise
data
• Studying for an accounting professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA) is essential, preferably at
finalist stages. We are committed to investing and supporting the professional growth of all
of our team.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
• Standard Pension – 3% Employers, 5% Employee
• Eligible for a BM bonus scheme (subject to satisfactory probation and performance)
• 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Birthday day off
• 2 Volunteer days a year (to volunteer in the local community)
• Employee Health Benefits (Westfield Health)
• Online discounts platform for major retailers (Westfield Rewards)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (Octopus EV) and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
At Matrix, we celebrate what makes us unique. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all staff. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, do reach out to our HR team who will be happy to help - Matrixhrhelp@teammatrix.com