Management Accountant

Summary

Join Livestock Information Ltd as a Management Accountant and contribute to the company's financial success. You will be responsible for providing accurate financial information, conducting financial analysis, and reporting to stakeholders. Daily tasks include managing accounts, invoices, and payroll, offering well-rounded accountancy exposure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage cloud-based systems for efficient reporting. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with finance and payroll software like Xero. A professional accounting qualification is needed.

Requirements

• Proficient experience of using finance and payroll software i.e. Xero
• Experience of using MS Office Products
• Previous experience in delivering payroll for small/medium size business
• Strong knowledge and experience in bookkeeping and supporting non-finance colleagues
• Good database management skills with experience of drawing data from systems and excel to generate reports
• Strong analytical skills to review and assess business financial needs
• Brilliant attention to detail
• Ability to pull data from various sources and present financial analysis allowing the team to review real-time financial insights
• Confidence in analysing key financial information to provide feedback to aid managerial planning and commercial decision making that will ensure future growth and value for money for LI Ltd
• Professional qualification such as AAT, CIPP, CIMA or similar is required

Responsibilities

• Working in collaboration with LI’s People Services to deliver business payroll function, using LI payroll system Xero Payroll
• Ensuring timely and accurate submission of PAYE and pension contribution returns
• Responding to employee queries and payroll related issues in a timely manner
• Keeping up to date with changes, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and legislation
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Month end bookkeeping including accruals, prepayments, depreciation journals etc
• Using the Xero bookkeeping system to analyse and report on business financial progress enabling senior management decision making
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting month-end and year-end close process
• Liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out
• Performing other financial duties as assigned by management
• You may be required to undertake other duties assigned by your line manager as appropriate

Benefits

• A fully remote and flexible working set up
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• 4 x annual salary Life Assurance
• Market leading pension scheme through Legal & General
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Excellent learning, training, and career development opportunities
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone is respected and valued