Management Accountant

💸Salary: Between £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience). 

📍Location: Remote – must be based within the UK. Occasional visits to see the team in Exeter will be required.

🧠Interview process: Two rounds. 1: Get to know you chat with the People Recruitment Manager ; 2: Technical competency with the Hiring Lead; 3: In-Person meet with the team

🤝Our Values:  Advancing, Come as you are, Zero burnout, We all level up together and Transparency  

Learn more about us: YouTube, Totally Skewed Podcast & Data Science in Production. Read our Blogs. 

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Who Are We?

Advancing Analytics are a market leader in delivering pioneering analytical solutions for customers all over the world. To thrive in today's market, businesses need to implement AI built on a solid, reliable Data Platform, and we are looking for you to help us build it!  

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll have strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving business success through robust financial management.

What will you do?

As a Management Accountant, you’ll report directly to the Finance Manager and work closely with the leadership team. You’ll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, from planning and budgeting to reporting and compliance. Your strategic insights and attention to detail will ensure we continue to make sound financial decisions that align with our growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow reporting.
  
• Analyse financial performance and provide insights to support business decisions.
  
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting
  
• Maintain and improve financial models and reporting tools.
  
• Support project accounting and profitability tracing across consultancy projects
  
• Collaborate with department heads to monitor expenditure and identify potential opportunities to improve efficiencies and increase ROI
  
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
  
• Liaise with external accountants regarding all elements of compliance and statutory reporting.
  
• Contribute to finance system improvements and automation initiatives.
  
• Assist in payroll processes, expense submissions and supplier payments to maintain smooth financial operations.

Skills / Approaches:

• Formal accounting qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA
  
• Solid Business acumen and commercial mindset
  
• Excellent communication skills and able to communicate effectively across all stakeholders across the business.
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Proficiency with using a cloud based accounting software (Preferably Xero).

What will it be like to work for Advancing Analytics?

We are a small company and encourage everyone to have a voice within our collaborative and inclusive team from day one.  

As a consultancy with strong partnerships with Microsoft, Databricks, AWS, Dataiku and Thoughtspot you will have access to the latest tech and training opportunities the industry has to offer. We are aware this is a rapidly changing market and are committed to investing in the long-term goals of our employees. We love being engaged in the wider tech community and frequently present at events, sponsor events such as Big Data London, SQLBits and even organise the Global AI Bootcamp London.   

Aside from offering a competitive salary, we have a great set of benefits and perks including, but not limited to:

• Industry matching Maternity & Paternity policy 🐣

• Private Medical & Dental Care plus Eye care scheme 👁️

• Health & Wellbeing supplement 🩺

• 25 Days Annual Leave, Birthday Leave & Charity Leave 🌴

• Away days with the team 🚃

• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme

• Flexible Working Hours

• Electric Car Scheme 🚗

Our company values define us:

🚀 Advancing – Being part of a team that drives innovation and pushing boundaries of what’s possible. Our work redefines industry standards and challenges the status quo in the data world every day.

❤️ Come as you are – we are an inclusive company. When you work with us, rest assured you're working in a safe environment.

❌ Zero burnout – We have seen it happen, and we never want to be a company that pushes our staff to breaking point.

⬆️ We all level up together – we have each seen the benefit that being part of a community can have, it is transformational.

💡 Transparency – We are big believers that there are no secrets in Advancing Analytics, and we try to live this day to day.

Equal opportunities for everyone

At Advancing Analytics both diversity and inclusion are a priority. We are all committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer; all applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity or disability status.

This role profile is intended to provide an overview of the responsibilities and qualifications required for the Management Accountant role. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change to meet the needs of the organisation.