Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Permanent, Full time

NorthLink Ferries, Aberdeen, AB11 5NP

Competitive salary plus benefits

Serco are recruiting for a Management Accountant to join their NorthLink Ferries team. Serco Group Plc delivers services to governments and other institutions who serve the public or protect vital national interests.
 

NorthLink Ferries has been operated by Serco since 2012 and provides a Lifeline ferry service between mainland Scotland and the Northern Isles of Orkney and Shetland.

The role is responsible for supporting and working within the NorthLink Ferries Finance Team. In this key role, you will support Serco business leaders to deliver profitable and sustainable growth for services. Day to day this means working with Operational teams to ensure robust financial control is maintained to support financial performance. You will assist the Finance Manager in any duties/work responsibilities associated with preparation of Financial Data for reporting financial performance to satisfy internal reporting/governance requirements.

Main Accountabilities:

Winning good business

• Maintain effective, open and regular communication with operational and financial management

Executing brilliantly

• Responsibility for maintaining tight robust internal control standards and complying with financial legislation and reporting

A place people are proud to work

• Work with wider Finance team to ensure consistent, accurate and efficient information

Profitable and sustainable

• Prepare monthly financial reports, commentaries and statements
• Ownership of Accounts Receivable processes including invoicing, reconciliations, direct debits, collection of debt, refunds and credit notes
• Managing the Purchase Ledger Controller and overseeing financial activities of Site Purchasing Co-ordinators
• Ownership of Petty Cash and Float reconciliation process
• Reconcile Inter and Intra company analysis
• Assist in the preparation of forecasting and projections, liaising with budget holders
• Balance sheet and revenue reconciliations       
• Assist in compliance and statutory reporting
• Cost variance analysis and investigations
• Assist the Finance Manager and wider management team in the preparation of financial information and analysis  
• To support the management of the accounting and financial systems
• Ad hoc reporting as required

What you'll need to do the role:

Essential Qualifications

• Part qualified/working towards Chartered, or similar, Accountancy Qualification
• Experience in a high-volume accounts payable/receivable environment

Essential Technical and Professional Knowledge and Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and proven people and organizational skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite   
• Experience of SAP is beneficial, but not essential
• Stakeholder Management Skills
• Highly numerate and strong analytical skills

Essential Experiences

• 2+ years' experience in similar role with finance experience, ideally in a busy commercial environment
• Team player and responsible individual who takes initiative and ownership
• Ability to identify and communicate problems and discuss various solutions
• Ability to prioritize tasks and strong attention to detail
• Ability to understand transactional processes and implement improvements

What we offer

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, and more
• Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts
• A fantastic culture and supportive team where you'll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships
• Interesting and enjoyable work
• Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.

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Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates. We're a proud holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard and we actively encourage applications from females, those with disabilities or from an ethnic minority background.