Outlined below are the main duties and responsibilities of this key role within Synergy Technology Ltd. This description is not exhaustive and at our discretion, the employee may be asked to undertake duties outside of those noted below. If duties not listed are to become permanent or if the employee is promoted or transferred to another role, then the role description will be amended accordingly or the new appropriate role description issued.

Job Title: Management Accountant

Department: Accounts

Location: Manchester M33

Responsible to: Finance Director

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 dependent on experience

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Working alongside and assisting the Finance Director in the preparation and production of monthly accounts and management reports for the group. You will control the end-to-end process to work within the Group of companies, providing accounts and weekly reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts payable duties

• Processing of purchase invoices
• Statement reconciliations
• Preparation of the monthly and ad-hoc supplier payments
• External & internal queries

Accounts Receivable Duties

• Producing monthly and ad-hoc invoices as required
• Credit control (including Direct Debit collection)
• Account reconciliations
• External & internal queries

Other Duties

• Bank reconciliations
• Direct Debit collections
• Production of the monthly management accounts for review with the Finance Director
• Full ownership of the sales, purchase and nominal ledgers
• Preparation of the Purchase Ledger and Balance Sheet including any necessary reconciliation
• To complete the quarterly VAT returns
• Additional administrative and ad-hoc duties as required to support the Finance Director and/or the wider businesses within the group with questions & guidance as required.
• Ensuring accurate upkeep of the software used within the finance function (Opera, Business Central and SuperOffice CRM). Experience in use of these products desired but not essential.

Core Skills

To be successful in this role and to support you with your day-to-day duties you will possess a number of soft skills, these will include: a supportive culture of continuous improvement with the ability to encourage fresh thinking and sharing best practice with peers across the wider business along with:

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Empathy, tolerance, patience and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organisation.
• Drive and desire to go above and beyond, when required.
• Attention to detail.
• Multi-tasking.
• Influencing skills.
• Continual Service Improvement ethos.
• Ability to set and manage priorities.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Exceptionally self-motivated and directed.
• Strong analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional service orientation.
• Ability to perform in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Must have the ability to clearly report to your Line Manager and to lead communication

Experience

• The role would suit someone part qualified (ACCA/CIMA) or QBE
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills beneficial
• Experience of Business Central & Opera desirable but not essential
• Excellent communication skills to be able to deal with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

Benefits

• Professional training and support provided leading to the opportunity to achieve a professional qualification.
• Ease of commute to modern offices with good transport links and parking.
• Access and use of top-end and up-to-date IT equipment and software applications.
• Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of working in an informal working environment.
• Experience the comfort and support of working in a small, family-orientated company.
• Be motivated to be forward thinking and always looking for new ideas to help grow the business.
• Set learning paths with formal IT industry accreditations.
• Buy/sell holiday scheme.
• Dedicated learning & development time.
• Cycle to work scheme/Electric vehicle scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• Charity events.
• Profit sharing scheme.
• Health care plan/EAP scheme/discounts.
• Company subsidised events.

 Benefits

• Professional training and support provided leading to the opportunity to achieve a professional qualification.
• Ease of commute to modern offices with good transport links and parking.
• Access and use of top-end and up-to-date IT equipment and software applications.
• Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of working in an informal working environment.
• Experience the comfort and support of working in a small, family-orientated company.
• Be motivated to be forward thinking and always looking for new ideas to help grow the business.
• Set learning paths with formal IT industry accreditations.
• Buy/sell holiday scheme.
• Dedicated learning & development time.
• Cycle to work scheme/Electric vehicle scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• Charity events.
• Profit sharing scheme.
• Health care plan/EAP scheme/discounts.
• Company subsidised events.