Management Accountant – Fixed Term Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the People Services team to deliver the organisation's payroll function, utilizing Xero Payroll to ensure timely and accurate employee payments.

• Prepare and submit PAYE and pension contribution returns by statutory deadlines.

• Address and resolve employee payroll inquiries with efficiency.

• Oversee IR35 assessments and Off-Payroll Working returns to ensure compliance with HMRC legislation and internal governance.

• Stay updated on financial legislation, payroll regulations, and accounting standards.

• Prepare and submit VAT returns in accordance with HMRC requirements.

• Utilize Xero to maintain precise financial records and generate management information.

• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.

• Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Contribute to management accounts, financial reports, and forecasts.

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for annual audits and compliance reviews.

• Maintain financial records and documentation related to audit/governance.

• Identify and implement improvements in financial processes, controls, and reporting.

• Perform other reasonable finance-related tasks as required.

• Report directly to the Head of Finance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with finance and payroll software, especially Xero.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, including the ability to manipulate, analyze, and present financial data.

• Experience providing payroll services in a small to medium-sized organization.

• Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles and financial processes.

• Capability to support and advise colleagues without a finance background.

• Proven experience in managing financial data and generating accurate reports from various systems and data sources.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data.

• Ability to extract, analyze, and present data from multiple sources effectively.

• Experience in preparing financial analysis and management information for planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.

• A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.

• Ability to enhance financial processes and controls.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to juggle competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Confidence in building effective working relationships across the organization.

• Ability to convey financial information in an understandable manner to non-financial audiences.

• Professional qualification such as AAT, CIPP, CIMA, or an equivalent.

• This role is UK-based and must be performed within the UK.

• Livestock Information Ltd. is not currently able to sponsor work visas.

🏝️ Benefits

• A fully remote and flexible working environment.

• 25 days of annual leave, increasing by one day for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days (plus Bank Holidays).

• One Privilege Day.

• Life Assurance of four times the annual salary.

• A market-leading pension scheme through Legal & General.

• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies.

• Excellent opportunities for learning, training, and career development.

• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

• A diverse and inclusive culture where every individual is respected and valued.

• Company workshop events held in person twice a year.

• Occasional in-person team meetings.