LAWSONS

GROUP MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

The Lawsons Group is a family-owned business that sells Timber, Fencing and Building materials to both the trade and DIY sectors across the South East.

The first Lawsons business was formed in 1921 and the Group has now grown to a highly profitable and cash generative business with net assets of exceeding £87m with annual revenues of £175m from 37 branches supported by over 800 colleagues.

The Group has grown rapidly over the last few years through several strategic acquisitions and further growth and expansion is likely. Working in an excellent and collaborative Finance Team, this is a hands-on role supporting the business to produce accurate and timely management information at all levels.

Reporting to our Group Financial Accountant, we are looking to recruit a hands-on, commercially aware, Group Management Accountant. The role will be varied and will be based at our offices in London Colney with occasional travel to our branch network, which is across the South East of England.

The person will report to the Group Financial Accountant and will have regular contact with the Group Finance Director, and other senior managers. 

The successful candidate will need to be in the office 4 days per week - this is non-negotiable.

The Role is varied and will include:

        Have existing experience of leading accurate and timely production of Management Accounts, for all the two major Group Companies producing reporting packs with commentary.

        Lead accurate and timely production of Management Accounts, for all the eleven minor Group Companies producing reporting packs with commentary.

        Support the reporting of monthly consolidated management accounts to the Group's lenders.

        Identify and implement continuous improvement of the Management Accounts process.

        Preparation of schedules to support External Audit process.

        Preparation of data used in the Annual Budget process.

        Lead preparation of the Payroll Reconciliation.

        Attend stocktakes and review and report on Stock Taking and Stock Variances.

        Working closely with Regional Directors, Branch Managers and other support colleagues to deliver a best-in-class finance function.

        Provide training on Sales Analysis and Management Accounts to colleagues operating in our Branch Network.

        Onboarding the management accounts for any newly acquired businesses.

        Reviewing the Chart of Accounts Maintenance in ERP system.

        Support production of information in the ERP system and associated softwares.

        Other Ad hoc reporting / tasks, requested by the team.

The Person

We are looking for someone who is:

        Bright, energetic, enthusiastic and willing to learn.

        A strong communicator with a positive mindset and 'can do' attitude.

        A confident, methodical and clear thinker who can prioritise and make considered decisions.

        A problem solver - someone who can generate innovative solutions.

        A quick learner with high expectations and personal standards - with a passion to get things right and able to work to deadlines.

        Able to build relationships and work well with our Directors and Managers and other Key Personnel.

Knowledge, Experience, Qualifications:

       Graduate Degree Minimum 2:1.

        Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or similar.

        Strong Microsoft Excel (lookups, sumif, pivot tables), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint.

        Strong attention to detail.

        Knowledge of the Kerridge (Babbage) finance system used by the Group would be an advantage and be beneficial but is not essential.

        Overview knowledge of VAT and Corporation Tax.

What is in it for you...

        Salary £50k depending on experience, plus £5,000 Car Allowance

        23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

        Pension Scheme

        Death In Service Scheme

        Employee Assisted Programme