Management Accountant

at  dnata

dnata Travel Group, part of the Emirates Group, includes the brands of Gold Medal, Netflights, Travelbag and Travel Republic.
We are now recruiting for a part-qualified Management Accountant to join us at our bright, modern office in Leyland (Lancashire).
In this role, you’ll be responsible for producing monthly management accounts including all supporting activities and schedules as well as key finance tasks such as VAT returns. You’ll also support the forecasting process and prepare additional reports and supporting schedules for Quarterly reporting and the year end audit.
This is a hybrid role, working 3 days each week in the office and 2 days remotely.
Study support will be provided to complete your qualification.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Produce monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet & cashflow statement
• Complete robust balance sheet reconciliations to meet financial controls
• Analysis of monthly costs & investigation of variances to budget/forecast
• Assist with the production of supporting schedules for annual statutory accounts & tax returns
• Hold regular aged debtor meetings and ensure aged items are investigated and cleared
• Identify P&L risks/opportunities that may affect forecasts
• Liaise with internal and external auditors & provide required information
• Assist in preparation of VAT and other regulatory returns.
• Prepare and agree intercompany reconciliations.
• Review purchase ledger invoice coding

• Previous experience in a busy Finance department
• Part-qualified - CIMA, ACCA or AAT
• Proven track record in producing accurate management accounts
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Able to work to a high degree of accuracy at all times and to strict deadlines
• Excellent communications skills – able to build great relationships with stakeholders and colleagues

Desirable

• Experience in the Travel Industry or experience working within a high volume business
• Experience of Sage X3
• Experience of working with external auditors

For more information, please click on the job description below.

Our Leyland office is just 10 minutes from junctions 28 & 29 of the M6. We have some fantastic benefits, making us a great place to work:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 5 full years of service (+ bank holidays)
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private Medical cover for you
• Low-cost health care for your family
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Ongoing development – we have an in-house People Development Team
• Travel discounts – we have a dedicated Staff Travel Team to source the best deals for our people
• Industry/social events – including supplier events, office socials & parties and pop-up shops
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service awards
• Reward & recognition programme
• Belong programme - six Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that play a crucial role in implementing our DEI strategy
• Volunteer days – one day’s paid leave each year to volunteer with a registered charity
• dnata4good – supporting the local communities we work, live and thrive in
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free eye care tests
• Free Taste Card membership– offering discounts on dining out, movies, attractions, takeaways and online shopping
• Casual dress code
• Free tea and coffee, subsidised on-site restaurant with free Wi-Fi and free car parking