Senior Management Accountant - Water Division

at  WCS Group

WCS Group is a leading company owned by Marlowe PLC that specializes in water treatment and water hygiene solutions across the UK. As a fast-growing business with over 1,200 employees and a customer base of 7,000+, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and maintaining the highest standards in our industry.
We are currently seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join our Water Division. Reporting to the Head of Management Accounts, you will play a key role in providing financial insights and support to the division, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial information.
WCS Group of companies are committed to equal opportunities for all people and recognise the value of having diverse teams that represent the communities we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. Built on Sustainability, Trust, Accountability, Respect & Safety.

TEAM SUPPORT AND MANAGEMENT:

• Ensure that your team are provided with all the information that they need to perform their role.
• Identify each person’s individual needs and requirements, providing appropriate support and advice.
• Conduct monthly a one-to-one meeting, ensuring that both you and your report discuss relevant performance.
• Complete Performance Development Reviews, setting initial objectives, followed by progress reviews.
• Be a confident line manager who can set a good example and guide their team to success.
• Manage and monitor all types of absences, seeking additional support if needed.
• Provide wider support to the other divisions Management Accountants, acting as one complete team.Working with the rest of the finance departments to ensure feedback and updates are understood.

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS REPORTING AND REVIEW:

• Full responsibility of the team’s delivery of accurate management accounts to deadline.
• Review submissions feeding back to the team any amendments.
• Providing timely updates on any deliverable changes with plenty of time for adoption.
• Continuously review processes for efficiency and relevance.
• Support with the provision of accurate Divisional and Group reporting and analysis.
• Sign off monthly balance sheet commentary and analysis on trends.
• Approve Risk and Opportunities each month.
• Sign off the monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including the agreement of any adjustments required.
• Build a strong working relationship with the Business Line Financial Controller.
• Responsible for financial year end audit packs and liaising with auditors to ensure deliverables are met.
• Provide all information to Group in relation to statutory reporting and review of draft statutory accounts.
• Support the budgeting / forecasting process, by providing information and analysis.
• Improve timing, content and accuracy of both financial and management reporting.
• Maintain procedure and process documents, while seeking continuous improvements

KEY SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous people management of a minimum of 2 years is essential.
• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA) with 5 years management accounts experience gained in industry.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Excel skill at advanced level
• Questions and where appropriate challenges the status quo to ensure continuous improvement.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility by adapting work in line with changing priorities.
• Demonstrates team workings and willingness to help others.
• Knowledge of Sage 200 an advantage

AD HOC SUPPORTIVE TASKS:

• Ability to step in for either the Head of Management Accounts or the BLFC as and when required.
• Other ad hoc duties as required.