A Management Accountant is required for a local public services business in Southampton Your new company You will be working for a local public services organisation in which you will be supporting the small finance team for an initial period of 6 months.Your new role Analysing payroll information and processing in the finance systemAnalysis and reporting using excelPreparation and submission of VAT returnsReconciliation of control accountsPreparation of statutory accountsPortfolio Profit and Loss AccountsBoard finance reportBudget reportsAnalysis of financial trends and involving streams of data and forecasts financial expenditure using wide range of data and assumptionsFinancial planning / budget setting with collaboration and engagement of the executive / senior management teamLiaising with external auditorsFinance system (Xero) maintenance and developmentWhat you''ll need to succeed AAT qualified, ACA, ACCA, CIMA part qualified or qualified by experienceXERO experience would be advantageousProven experience in a similar roleMust have good knowledge of Excel (pivot tables and V-Look up)Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to consult successfully with stakeholders across all levels of seniority2+ years of experience within a finance functionWorks to achieve agreed objectives and is given freedom to do this in own way, working within broad professional policies.What you''ll get in return You will earn a competitive salary of up to £45k FTE ..... full job details .....