Management Accountant

Vitality ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Vitality, Management Accountant, Croydon, £Competitive Bonus Benefits We’re the UK insurer and investment provider that rewards people for positive lifestyle choices. With 1.25m UK members and more than 25m globally, we’re out to make the world a healthier, happier place. That applies as much to our people as it does to our members. So, as well as a highly competitive pay package, you’ll enjoy: complimentary breakfasts; regular onsite physical and mental wellness workshops; on-site health checks; annual flu jabs and access to our full range of partners and rewards. It’s what we call offering shared value, because a healthy, happy team is good for us, good for our members and good for you. As our Management Accountant, you’ll get the benefits our members enjoy, including - Our award-winning private Vitality Health insurance wellness incentive programme - Access to The Vitality Programme – Apple Watch, Ocado, Garmin, Champneys Spa days, half price gym memberships, Disney Store discounts to name a few - Personal health fund Life Assurance - Stakeholder Pension Plan with employer contribution - 25 Days annual leave Bank holidays option to buy and sell 5 more. - Flexible benefits package - Internal incentives, competitions and awards – a chance to win football and sports tickets or even be in with a chance to have a holiday of a lifetime - A genuine opportunity to grow and establish a long-term career As our Management Accountant you prepare the accounting ledgers for our monthly reporting purposes; this includes the analysis of management and financial information for reporting to key stakeholders in the VitalityInvest business. The role is expected to maintain financial policies and the control framework, as well as provide a high-quality support service by liaising with management colleagues on all aspects of finance. Responsibilities as our Management Accountant: - Financial month-end close to facilitate financial reporting - Review of monthly expenses and accruals for the business - Posting monthly journals to prepare the segmental P&L and Balance Sheet - Review of daily and monthly reconciliations for the business - Prepare and report on monthly financial performance pack for the business - Assist in the preparation of Board and senior management reporting - Assist with the monthly submission to Group for consolidation - Prepare monthly analytical reviews and other financial metrics to facilitate management, statutory and board reporting - Prepare and report of regulatory returns together with a monitoring framework to ensure the business maintains its minimum regulatory capital requirements - Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, including data preparation, variance analysis and final reporting - Review of third party advisor and franchise fee calculations - Assist in the annual budget and periodic reforecasting cycles - Assist in the periodic tax reporting requirements for the business To become our Management Accountant, you will have the below skills and experience: - Proven experience as management/financial accountant, or similar role - Solid knowledge of basic and advanced accounting and financial principles and practices - Working knowledge of financial software and MS Office - Exceptional interpersonal skills and able to successfully communicate with people at all levels, both financial and non-financial - Organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines - Analytical mind and a problem-solver with attention to detail - Highly competent, with solid commercial acumen - BSc/BA in accounting, finance or similar field - Part/Fully qualified with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or other similar certifications Closing Date: Friday 20th March 2020 Working for Vitality , you'll experience an exciting mix of creativity and innovation, within a framework of challenging objectives and a passion for delivering the best. Our people are chosen for their skills, knowledge, enthusiasm and attitude but above all, their belief that anything can be achieved. If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Management Accountant, thenplease click ‘ apply’ today.