Management Accountant

Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive components seeks a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Manager in managing accounts, audits, and other financial duties. Must possess strong accountancy qualifications and relevant experience, with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous employer pension contributions

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Learning and Development opportunities

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Part-qualified with at least 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a company with turnover >£20m.
• Excellent Excel and analytical skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Finance manager with monthly and year-end accounts.
• Responsible for monthly AR and AP ledger.
• Coordinate the Finance duties.

Skills

Management Accounting

Accounting

Accounts

Manufacturing

Education

Accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

MS Office

Sage

Power BI

Job description

The Company:

Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd is an innovative, world class supplier of high quality, technically complex automotive components. Based in Carrickfergus, Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd is a proud member of the Ryobi Group. With the help of our Japanese parent company we can bring the latest technological advances to our European Customers.

Ryobi’s vision is to maintain a sustainable business by achieving the best results for our customers, maximising the potential of every employee through mutual respect, trust and teamwork. Our mission is to be the Number 1 Die Casting Company in Europe, to build upon our current customer base and increase market share, and to satisfy customer and shareholder requirements.

The role:

• Assist the Finance manager in the preparation of the monthly and year end management accounts
• Assist the finance manager with internal and external audits
• Responsible for the monthly AR and AP ledger
• Assist with the delegation and coordination of the Finance duties

Please see attached Job Description for the main duties

Essential Criteria:

• Accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
• Part-qualified candidates with at least 3 years’ relevant practical experience (in a similar position) who can demonstrate capability to succeed in the role
• Minimum 3 years’ experience accounting in a company with a turnover in excess of £20m
• Comprehensive knowledge of finance principles and practices
• Experience in the analysis of performance, projects and investments, preparation of budgets, forecasting and management reports
• Previous supervisory experience
• IT literate, proficient in MS Office and knowledge of financial software
• Experience in dealing with external auditors
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, innovation and decision making skills
• Business acumen and commercial awareness
• Customer focus
• Planning, organizational and time management skills
• Negotiating and influencing
• Problem solving
• Accuracy, and the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to delegate train and mentor staff

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in the use of Sage
• Knowledge of automated AP systems
• Experience of Power BI
• Experience of SSRS reporting

Shortlisting and Interviews:

• Shortlisting – 7th July 2025
• Interviews – 10th July 2025

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive shift premium for all shift roles
• Generous employer pension contributions, starting at 7% Employer and rising to 14% Employer
• A health cash plan
• Discount scheme
• Life assurance
• Service-related holidays & Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Free car parking
• Learning and Development opportunities and support
• Ride to work scheme
• Service awards

If you have previously applied for this role in the last 6 months, we will not be considering your application at this time.

Skills:
Management Accounting Accounting Accounts Manufacturing