MERJE are partnered with one of the largest pension pools in the UK. They are an FCA regulated investment company responsible for managing the assets of their Local Government Pension Scheme customers and shareholders.
As a Management Accountant you will responsible for the timely and accurate production of management accounts and related financial MI, budget management, treasury activities, payroll oversight and compliance with corporate taxes.
The Finance team has a number of key operational functions including financial reporting, strategic planning, budgetary control, customer and fund billing, project cost control and business case evaluation, corporate treasury and liquidity management, capital management, payroll, corporate taxes, external audit and cost benchmarking and value for money assessments. It is also responsible for supporting first line risk management activities.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Ability to manage to tight deadlines whilst ensuring quality of output
Strong analytical capabilities, problem solving and decision-making skills
Strong communication, engagement and influencing skills with confidence to challenge across all levels of the organisation
Knowledge of (and the ability to learn) relevant legislation, compliance, corporate governance, quality assurance and risk management
Willingness to undertake continuous professional development and ability to learn new technical skills.
High levels of integrity and trustworthiness
Effective in IT skills required for the job role
Essential
Working in a finance department with responsibility for management accounts, financial ledgers, banking and payroll.
Working across business functions, providing insight and challenge in respect of budget management and cost effectiveness
Working knowledge of VAT and payroll related taxes
Successful evidence of ongoing professional development
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