Management Accountant

at  DeterTech

Make a difference:
At DeterTech we give peace of mind to people and communities, every day. Making the world a safer, more secure place is what matters to us. And it’s what sets us (and you, if you join us…) apart from the crowd. DeterTech continues to grow and has big plans for the future. Join us and see how you can contribute to our future success.
What’s expected of you?
As a Management Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing, analysing, and reporting financial data to provide management with timely and accurate insights into the company’s financial performance. You will support ensuring effective cost control and maximising profitability along with developing and helping to implement internal systems to ensure maximum efficiency in processes. This role requires attention to detail, and a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations in the UK.
Key Duties Include:

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare monthly journals, review revenue and costs in detail.
• Prepare monthly management accounts for UK and ROI (two trading companies and several holding companies) and upload into DataRails.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet items.
• Support the FP&A team where needed to explain variances between actuals and budgets/forecasts and provide detailed commentary to senior management.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support decision-making.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management:

• Manage working capital by tracking debtors, creditors, and stock levels. Working with the Purchase Ledger Team and Credit Controllers to ensure we reach cash balance targets.
• Liaise with the Group Financial Controller to ensure effective cash management.

Compliance & Controls:

• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and regulations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Assist with the annual audit.
• Compilation and Submission of UK and Irish VAT return, ensuring compliance at all times.
• Compilation and Submission of UK PAYE and pension returns, ensuring compliance at all times.
• Assisting with the compliance of customs and duties protocols.
• Support the Group Financial Controller with data collation for tax and R&D claim submissions.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement improvements in financial processes and reporting systems.
• Assist the Group Financial Controller with the implementation of Sage X3 (UK & ROI).
• Supporting the team and ensuring fixes are made to post go live issues.
• Work as part of the team to identify opportunities of improvements to Sage X3 and our processes post go live.

Professional Experience and Qualifications:

• Professional Qualifications: fully or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Experience:
• Strong understanding of UK accounting standards.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficient in financial software (e.g. Sage, or similar ERP systems) and advanced Excel skills.

Our Values:

These three values describe what it means to work at DeterTech. Our values exist to guide us in our day-to-day work. Every decision we make, every question we ask, every interaction we have, should have our values at its heart. It’s the way do things. Living and breathing our values every day will help us to grow - individually and as an organisation - and to achieve our purpose of giving greater peace of mind to people and communities, every day.

• Committed Our business is built on trust and accountability. We take pride in our work, keep our promises and care about the impact we have on our customers and each other. We are committed to delivering excellence every time, being accountable for our actions and the decisions we make.
• Inclusive We collaborate to deliver the best outcomes. We work together to create a stronger, more sustainable business. We build long lasting relationships with customers, partners and each other, based on trust. Everyone is respected and we welcome diversity of ideas and backgrounds.
• Ambitious We act with clear purpose for positive impact. Our purpose and goals guide our every action and decision. We continually look for ways to improve and learn from every experience, determined to get the best results, in the right way. This benefits us, our customers and ultimately the communities we serve.

Benefits:

• 25+ Days of Holiday
• Healthcare scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Cover 3x salary
• SmartWater Product Pack
• Wider Benefits Portal
• Buy Holiday Scheme
• Employee Recognition Programme

About DeterTech
We specialize in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success in every project we undertake.

• Committed Our business is built on trust and accountability. We take pride in our work, keep our promises and care about the impact we have on our customers and each other. We are committed to delivering excellence every time, being accountable for our actions and the decisions we make.
• Inclusive We collaborate to deliver the best outcomes. We work together to create a stronger, more sustainable business. We build long lasting relationships with customers, partners and each other, based on trust. Everyone is respected and we welcome diversity of ideas and backgrounds.
• Ambitious We act with clear purpose for positive impact. Our purpose and goals guide our every action and decision. We continually look for ways to improve and learn from every experience, determined to get the best results, in the right way. This benefits us, our customers and ultimately the communities we serve