Management Accountant

E3 Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering leader is seeking a Management Accountant to handle month-end reconciliations, support audits, and lead financial improvements. The ideal candidate should have manufacturing experience, strong ERP system knowledge, and must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified. The position offers a competitive salary of £53,000 to £58,000, flexible working hours, and benefits including 25 days annual leave and company pension contributions up to 8%. Hybrid working is available with 1-2 days remote per week.

Benefits

Annual salary between £53,000 to £58,000

Flexible working hours

25 Days annual leave + Bank holidays

Company pension contributions up to 8%

Qualifications

• Management Accountant experience in a manufacturing context required.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel is essential.
• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification or part qualification expected.

Responsibilities

• Produce month end account reconciliations for profit and loss.
• Support year end processes with auditors and tax advisors.
• Work on long-term contract forecasts with project accountants.
• Lead business process improvements and financial training.
• Assist in the production of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Reconcile employee expenses and petty cash monthly.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.

Skills

Experience as a Management Accountant or similar in Manufacturing

Strong working experience with ERP systems (SAP preferable)

Skilled user of Microsoft programmes (Excel)

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified or part-qualified

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Flexible working hours, company pension contributions of up to 8% and an annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Holidays are just a few of the perks that the Management Accountant will enjoy whilst working for a Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader, with over 20 worldwide locations employing 1000 + staff. This employer is recognised globally for quality and innovative deliverables.

The successful Management Accountant will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield and Brighouse.

Key Responsibilities of the Management Accountant will include:

• Produce month end account reconciliations for profit and loss and balance sheet accounts
• Support year end processes working with external auditors and tax advisors to provide information
• Work alongside Project Accountants to produce long term contract forecasts
• Lead business process improvement, cost reduction workshop and financial training initiatives with various stakeholders
• Support in the production of annual budgets and forward forecasts
• Process and reconcile employee expenses and petty cash on a monthly basis
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns

For the Management Accountant role, we are keen to receive CV's from candidates who possess:

• Experience as a Management Account or similar within a Manufacturing environment
• Strong working experience with ERP systems (SAP preferable)
• Skilled user of Microsoft programmes (Excel in particular)
• ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified or part-qualified

Salary & Benefits

• Annual salary between £53,000 to £58,000 depending on experience
• Flexible working hours
• 1-2 days per week hybrid
• Monday to Friday
• 37.5 hours per week
• 25 Days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Company pension contributions of up to 8%

Please be aware that many roles working for our client will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

You must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role.

To apply for the Management Accountant role, please click 'Apply Now' and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.

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