Accountant

Michael Page; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site canteen

Birthday off

24 days annual leave

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an Accountant for a client in Wigan. You will manage day-to-day financial operations in the manufacturing sector, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, budgeting, and analysis.

Responsibilities include month-end closings, variance analysis, forecasts, and collaboration with other departments to improve costs. Hybrid work is available after six months, with a working day from 8:00 to 16:30 and 24 days of leave plus your birthday off.

Qualifications

• Monthly management accounts preparation and analysis.
• Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Ensure accuracy of financial reporting and compliance.
• Collaboration with other departments to support financial performance and cost control.
• Assist in audits by preparing documentation and responding to queries.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts.
• Monitor budgets and provide variance analysis to support decision-making.
• Produce financial forecasts and reports to assist in strategic planning.
• Collaborate with other departments to support financial performance and cost control.
• Oversee month-end and year-end processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist in audits by preparing relevant documentation and responding to queries.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions where appropriate.
• Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc financial projects and tasks.

Skills

Financial analysis

Reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Education

Professional accounting qualifications or finance degree

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

As the Accountant with our client in Wigan, you'll handle the day-to-day financial operations within the Manufacturing industry, ensuring smooth and accurate financial reporting. This role plays a key part in supporting the business by managing budgets, analysing financial data, and providing insights to aid decision-making.

Client Details

This organisation operates within the Manufacturing industry and is based in Wigan.

Description

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor budgets and provide variance analysis to support decision-making.
• Produce financial forecasts and reports to assist in strategic planning.
• Collaborate with other departments to support financial performance and cost control.
• Oversee month-end and year-end processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist in audits by preparing relevant documentation and responding to queries.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions where appropriate.
• Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc financial projects and tasks.

Profile

• Professional qualifications in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience in the field.
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills, with attention to detail.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Good communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving financial issues.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £34,000 to £40,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working available after six months (three days in the office, two days from home).
• 24 days of annual leave plus your birthday off.
• Working hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday, with a early finish on Fridays.
• Free parking and access to an on-site canteen.