Management Accountant Placement

by RB

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Deadline: 5th May 2014
Salary: £18,000 Per Annum, Access to Gym, Subsidised canteen, Free canned drinks
Length: Placement (10 Months+)
Roles: Accounting, Economics, Financial Management
Location: South East
City: Slough

About the role

This role provides the opportunity to gain a real insight into management accounting and corporate control; essential grounding and experience for a successful career in finance. Responsibilities will include preparing monthly management accounts, assisting the business to understand their fixed cost expenditure and assisting in the preparation of statutory accounts. Working directly with the Corporate Control team there will be additional ad-hoc projects as well as opportunities to support the Director of Corporate HQ Finance.

Core responsibilities

1. Preparation of monthly management accounts; including the preparation of journal entries, P&L and Balance Sheet review, maintenance and control.
2. Supporting the Senior Management Accountant for corporate fixed costs with analysis and review of expenditure
3. Assisting business users with queries relating to their fixed cost expenditure
4. Assisting the preparation of statutory accounts within RB’s finance companies team

Additional opportunities

1. Assisting in forecasting and planning corporate fixed cost expenditure
2. Business Partnering senior leaders within the business up to and including Senior Vice President Level; provide analysis and presenting the ‘story’ of the numbers
3. Value-adding project based Management Accounting driving robust controls and process efficiencies as part of the on-going Operating Model with the business services team
4. External Relationships - assisting the senior management accountant in managing the relationship with auditors and consultants e.g. Deloitte, Weichert, Cigna, PwC etc
5. Ad-hoc projects with the Director of Corporate HQ Finance and senior finance managers

What we're looking for
  • Achievement focussed and able to work in a direct environment
  • Entrepreneurial minded with an innovative and pragmatic approach to problem solving
  • Displays a high sense of urgency making sure the job gets done
  • Ability to influence and demonstrate strong team working abilities and commitment
  • Good attention to detail
  • Commercial perspective
  • Alert and responsive
  • Proactive and resilient with the determination to succeed despite obstacles

Minimum requirements
  • At least 320 UCAS points in no more than 3 subjects (ABB)
  • Minimum GCSE Maths Grade A
  • On track to achieve a high 2.1 (minimum 65% 1st year average)
  • Involvement in extra circular activities, employment or voluntary work outside of University study
  • The business language in RB is English; therefore fluency in English is essential and fluency in local languages advantageous
How to apply

At RB we’re unafraid to take calculated risks, decide fast and act now. We don’t believe in lengthy recruitment processes. Take the first step and apply using the links below it’s a simple form, a chance for you to upload your CV and a few questions about your drive and what makes you stand out.

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