MV seek a Management Accountant

MV has recently developed an exciting new strategy to transform and grow the business and disrupt the market it serves by creating a Digital Platform / Ecosystem. This entails delivering a range of in- house and third-party products and technologies to its customers and their users as well as developing a community of solution providers.

MV has a unique business model where it is wholly owned by its customers who are keen to invest to drive the business forward. Due to our ownership structure, 100% of our resources are re-invested in growing the business and its products and services.

MV passionately cares about the sector it serves and adopts the same mutual ethos of collaboration and ethical, values driven business conduct of the customers it serves. MV regularly develops and crowd-funds products and solutions in collaboration with its customers and is keen to further develop innovative ways of working with its customers for mutual benefit.

Who are we looking for?

MV is recruiting a new Management Accountant who will report directly into the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The postholder will be involved in the end-to-end financial process including all regular finance transactions, from sales, purchases, cash management, reconciliations, VAT; as well as assisting in the preparation of the management accounts, forecasts and supporting management information. The postholder will also assist with payroll and HR related tasks and provide support to the management team as appropriate. Candidates should demonstrate a sound understanding of financial reporting and HR activities and be keen to embrace all elements of the MV culture.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Management accounting:

• Monitor invoicing against sales orders
• Reviewing purchase invoices against purchase orders
• Reviewing bank payments
• Posting journals
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation of Management Accounts
• Preparation of forecasts
• Supporting with KPIs and management information reports
• Reviewing VAT calculations

Product and project accounting:

• Liaising with operational teams on project progress
• Helping the project teams understand project and product profitability

Other:

• Processing payroll and carrying out HR related activities
• Providing cover for other accounting and ordering functions as required
• Providing support to the CFO and Senior Management as directed

This is a varied role and a great opportunity to gain experience of running all aspects of a business. Key responsibilities relate to the fundamental financial processes, but the role will also deliver exposure to HR, commercial and legal matters; together with deputising for the CFO when required.

What do we require from the successful candidate?

The ideal candidate will have a close cultural fit to our small friendly team as well as professional competence. This is a varied role and the successful candidate would need to be highly flexible to meet the demands of the business.

Essential requirements

• Working knowledge of Sage 50 accounts (or a similar application)
• Qualified AAT / Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant (may be studying, qualified or qualified by experience)
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience of audit – could be internal/external and financial or operational
• Experience of working with professional advisors
• Accurate, professional, good time management, clear communicator, positive attitude
  Flexible working approach

Desired requirements

• HR knowledge
• Project accounting experience
• ISO27001 experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on knowledge and experience
• 25 days holiday per year (excluding bank holidays)
• Pension contributions of 5%
• Group Life and Income protection schemes
• Medical insurance
• Onsite parking (first come first served)
• Few minutes’ walk from Wilmslow town centre and train station
• Pleasant office working environment(although initially likely to be working from home in line with current COVID19 related government guidance)
• Working in an ethical, values driven business that is committed to supporting the Mutual sector.

Interested

To apply please send your CV with a covering letter detailing why would like to be part of and influence our business to accounts@mutualvision.co.uk

Closing Date: Friday 21st August 2020 or earlier if the position is filled.

Mutual Vision values the diversity that all sections of the community can bring to our company. We welcome applications from everyone who shares our values.