Management Accountant


Management Accountant

Description	Management Accountant required for this expanding Wholesaler & Distributor of Oriental Foods on the East London and Essex boarder. This very hands-on role provides a fantastic opportunity for a part qualified CIMA or ACCA accountant with a broad level of experience or someone QBE. The successful candidate will get the chance to work with all levels of the finance and management function to assist in controlling costs of the company with the aim of reducing expenses and thus having a direct impact on company's financial performance.

Skills and experience	The ideal candidate will be capable of: Proactively challenging to improve cost control, ensure cost drivers are fully understood, identify cost saving opportunities and ensure these are secured to help maintain a low cost advantage. Applying accounting principles to ensuring appropriate controls are in place within the underlying computer systems. Liaising with managers to ensure action plans are put into place to improve performance when forecasts show deviation from budget.

Responsibilities	To be responsible for the monthly management accounts expense package with supporting schedules and narrative which analyses the monthly results together with final accounts preparation. Hold regular monthly review meetings to understand any budget variances. Ensure expense balance sheet control accounts are reconciled monthly to ensure the transactions are correct within the Company accounts. Prepare budget/forecast to the management team which will be used to assess the Company’s financial performance. Delivering ad-hoc projects as requested by the Head of Department.

Competency requirements	Numeracy: excellent numeric skills and able to understand, evaluate and interpret financial data whilst also detecting inconsistent and erroneous source data. Technical: understand technical aspects of accounting and its application. A part/fully qualified Accountant with specific accounting experience who has worked with a FMCG environment Information Technology: Advanced Excel essential and knowledge of SAGE.

Salary	Negotiable
Hours	40 hours per week
Location	RM8 1RX

For further details on this position, please contact the HR Department. You can also pick up an application form from the reception NO AGENCIES PLEASE Applications should be made by sending a CV and covering letter by email or by post to the following address. HR Department Hoo Hing Ltd. Hoo Hing Commercial Centre Freshwater Road Chadwell Heath Romford Essex RM8 1RX recruitment@hoohing.com Telephone: 020 8548 3649