Company Accountant

MTrec Ltd Commercial; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Death in Service Scheme

Laptop & phone provided

Onsite free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent holiday allowance & Xmas

Job summary

MTrec Commercial are partnering with a manufacturing client to appoint a Company Accountant on a full-time permanent basis. The role covers monthly management accounts, variance analysis, ledger maintenance under UK GAAP.

You will assist budgeting, forecasting, asset and stock valuation, VAT/PAYE reporting, and liaise with operational managers to ensure financial targets align with business strategy. Suitable candidates are fully or part-qualified with ERP/MRP experience (Syspro or SAP).

Qualifications

• Essential: experience in management accounting.
• Experience producing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts by the 7th working day.
• Produce detailed variance analysis and performance reporting by the 9th working day.
• Maintain the general ledger in line with UK GAAP and Companies Act.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Financial interpretation

Time management

Influence & collaboration

Education

Fully/part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Syspro

SAP

Job description

Rewards and Benefits on Offer

• Competitive starting salary
• Monday - Friday working hours promoting a healthy work/life balance
• Excellent holiday allowance and Christmas shutdown
• Company Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Scheme
• Company laptop and mobile provided
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite free parking

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday 7.15am to 4pm or 8am to 4.45pm Friday is 7.30am to 12 or 8am to 12.30pm

The Company you will be working for

MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our industry leading client on their search to appoint a Company Accountant to join their team on a full time and permanent basis.

The Role you will be doing

Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of the company's monthly management accounts by the 7th working day of each month.
• Assist in the production of the company's detailed variance analysis and performance reporting by the 9th working day.
• Jointly maintain the general ledger to ensure financial reporting is accurate and compliant with UK GAAP and Companies Act requirements

Planning and Forecasting

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and profit plans.
• Prepare regular financial forecasts and updates.

Financial Control

• Maintain and strengthen internal control systems to safeguard company assets.
• Manage fixed asset accounting.
• Oversee inventory accounting including validation of stock and work in progress (WIP) valuations.
• Monitor job profitability and review write-offs where necessary.

Compliance and Statutory Reporting

• Manage VAT returns, PAYE reporting and statistical reporting obligations.
• Prepare supporting analysis for statutory accounts and external auditors.
• Support group reporting requirements to head office.

Business Support

• Provide financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Evaluate financial viability of capital expenditure and revenue projects.
• Work closely with operational managers to ensure financial targets are achievable and aligned with business strategy.

Team Management

• Manage and support payroll, sales ledger and purchase ledger functions.
• Provide guidance and development support to finance team members.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.

General Responsibilities

• Participate in management and communication meetings.
• Comply with company health and safety, environmental and HR policies.
• Undertake other duties reasonably required within the finance function.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Delivery of monthly management accounts by the 7th working day.
• Delivery of financial performance reports by the 9th working day.
• Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.
• Effective financial control and compliance.

About You

Qualifications

Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent professional experience.

Experience

Essential:

• Experience in management accounting.
• Experience producing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems (e.g. Syspro, SAP).
• Experience preparing year-end audit working papers.
• Experience working to tight reporting deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience of VAT, PAYE and HMRC reporting.
• Experience of inventory accounting and work in progress (WIP) valuation.
• Experience supervising or mentoring finance staff.

Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and present it clearly.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to influence and support non-financial managers.

Personal Attributes

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to challenge existing processes and drive improvements.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a management team