Management Accountant

Trapeze Group is a leading software supplier to the public transport industry. From buses to trains to taxis, our systems help to make public transport a safer, more convenient, and pleasurable experience. You may already have seen some of our public-facing mobile and web systems at Transport for London and other leading names in the transport industry.

Trapeze Group UK is excited to be part of the Modaxo family. Modaxo is a new, dedicated global organisation bringing together businesses from across Volaris Group that collectively focus on advancing new technologies and innovations for People Transportation. With more than two dozen companies (Trapeze being one of them), representing 12 brands, Modaxo comprises 2,000 people, operating from 35 offices in 21 countries around the world.

Key Purpose

Deliver quality business support to one business unit by providing accurate financial information, leading quarterly forecasts and leveraging our proprietary metrics to ensure high performance.

Role responsibilities ( but not limited to):

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, weekly reports, KPIs and variance analysis
• Quarter end reporting to Portfolio
• Implement appropriate controls for the business unit, in particular around project revenue reporting to ensure that revenue is recognised correctly
• Opex control and analysis
• Complete month end balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring differences are resolved in a timely manner
• Ownership of the quarterly forecasting process in Adaptive, making sure that the data received from the management team is accurate and on time
• Support other members of the Finance team with ad-hoc duties, including statutory audits and group led projects
• Assist with the planned move from Great Plains to NetSuite and other Finance led improvement projects

Required skills and experince:

• CIMA qualified with at least 5 years’ experience in a finance environment.
• Excellent Excel skills including pivot tables, look-up functions and similar.
• Strong organisational abilities, experience of managing and working to tight deadlines and a hands-on approach to finance.
• General knowledge of accounting principles, and technically competent with finance and accounting knowledge and skills. An understanding of IFRS15 would be a bonus
• Computer literate, with experience in using accounting software and analytical and reporting tools.
• Ability to work flexible hours under pressure to tight timescales, especially during month, quarter and year end close.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to adapt to and implement change.
• Flexible and adaptable - We believe in leading through learning.
• Good communication skills, comfortable interacting with different stakeholders throughout the organisation.

In return we will offer:

• Competitive salary/ discretionary bonus scheme/healthcare cash back scheme/private pension scheme/flexible working/Training & Development opportunities
• Opportunity to navigate your future career within the wider Modaxo family.
• A comprehensive on-boarding process including a mentoring scheme (eligibility criteria applies) and access to experienced peers both locally and across the globe as part of the Modaxo family – all with a view to helping you grow your career and perform at your best, both inside and outside of work!

This is a full time position, with at least one day a week in our Chippenham officer with some travel to other locations.