Accountant

Ranson Barnes Recruitment Limited; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free onsite parking

Flexible working / Hybrid

Job summary

Ranson Barnes Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a well established manufacturing business in Chesterfield to recruit a Senior Management Accountant. You will own management accounting, financial reporting, payroll and month-end processes, partnering with senior management to drive improvements and strategic decisions.

The role involves statutory compliance, VAT, PAYE, National Insurance and group reporting, with hands-on involvement in payroll for about 50 employees and ongoing process

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification required or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities with attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of balance sheet controls and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and cash flow.
• Oversee year-end schedules and statutory accounts support files.
• Process monthly payroll for ~50 staff and related tax calculations.
• Maintain intercompany reconciliations and group reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and business reviews.
• Ensure SOX compliance and robust internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

ERP systems

Education

ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Type: Full Time Ranson Barnes Recruitment Ltd is delighted to be partnering with a well established manufacturing business in Chesterfield to recruit a Senior Management Accountant. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this newly created role offers the opportunity to become a key member of the finance team, taking ownership of management accounting, financial reporting, statutory compliance, payroll and month-end processes. This is a varied position that combines technical accounting with commercial business partnering. You'll work closely with senior management to deliver accurate financial information, strengthen financial controls and support strategic decision-making, with genuine scope to broaden your responsibilities as the role develops.

The Role

Working closely with the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining statutory compliance and supporting month-end, payroll, taxation and group reporting activities, while helping drive continuous improvement across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting
• Take ownership of key month-end close activities and ensure reporting deadlines are achieved
• Prepare and review journals covering payroll, taxation, inventory, overhead absorption and other month-end adjustments
• Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies
• Review inventory balances, manufacturing costs and obsolete or slow-moving stock provisions
• Complete intercompany reconciliations, reporting and profit elimination processes
• Support the preparation of monthly business reviews, forecasts and financial analysis
• Upload and validate financial information within ERP and group reporting systems
• Prepare year-end schedules, statutory accounts support files and corporate tax information
• Prepare and review VAT, PAYE, National Insurance, P11D and other statutory calculations and submissions
• Prepare and process the monthly payroll for approximately 50 employees, including overtime, expenses, holiday pay and salary sacrifice deductions
• Maintain company car records and complete the associated tax calculations and reporting
• Authorise payments and supplier bank detail changes in the absence of the Financial Controller
• Support banking administration, authorised signatories and foreign currency exposure management
• Coordinate SOX documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and governance requirements
• Review departmental expenditure against budget, highlighting risks, overspends and forecasting opportunities
• Mentor and support junior members of the finance team while providing cover across finance and administration when required

About You

We are looking for a commercially aware and technically capable finance professional who is comfortable taking ownership and working across a varied remit. You will ideally have:

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification
• At least five years’ experience within a finance or accounting role
• Strong experience preparing management accounts and managing month-end processes
• Excellent knowledge of balance sheet controls, reconciliations and statutory reporting
• Good understanding of UK taxation, payroll and HMRC requirements
• Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP or integrated finance systems
• Manufacturing, SOX or international group reporting experience would be advantageous
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the confidence to work with finance and non-finance stakeholders

Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience
• Company pension
• Free onsite parking
• Flexible working / Hybrid, if required

Ranson Barnes Recruitment Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an Employment Agency in this instance