Management Accountant

Agility Resourcing Ltd; Horwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company with over 40 years of experience in the finance sector seeks a Finance Manager to enhance financial reporting and analysis. This position focuses on collaboration within the finance team, offering excellent career growth along with a competitive salary and benefits. The ideal candidate will have professional qualifications and experience in manufacturing accounting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with financial systems.

Benefits

BUPA Cover

Pension Scheme

26 days holiday plus bank

Work from home 1 day a week

Career development opportunities

Collaborative professional environment

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in progress (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) is desirable.
• Experience in manufacturing accounting preferred.
• Hands-on approach and proficiency with Microsoft Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and own the month-end closure.
• Prepare and own weekly/monthly P&L statements.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis and recommend improvements.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Education

ACCA, CIMA, or ACA (actively studying)

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Annual Pension Bupa Work from home

Location: Horwich, Lancashire

Description:

Finance Manager

50,000 Dependent on Experience

Full-time Permanent

Bolton Prime Location: Just off M61 Junction 6

Join one of the UK's Most Trusted Brands with over 40 years of excellence.

We are seeking an accomplished Management Accountant to join our established organisation based in Bolton. As a business with over four decades of market presence, they have built a reputation on trust, innovation, and exceptional service.

Role Overview

Working within the collaborative finance department, you will play a crucial role in financial reporting, analysis, and business improvement initiatives. This position offers excellent career progression within a company that values integrity, professional development, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Management and ownership of the month-end closure
• Preparation and ownership of weekly/monthly P&L statements, including adjustments reconciliation.
• Management of inventory reconciliation processes and stock count reviews
• Detailed financial analysis with the ability to recommend process improvements.
• Regular consultation with production teams to identify efficiency opportunities.
• Development of labour standards for new production items and review of existing BOMs for accuracy
• Completion of the month-end journals relating to production and associated costs

Candidate Requirements

• Professional qualification: Actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or ACA (desirable)
• Experience in manufacturing accounting environments would be an advantage.
• Hands-on approach
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial systems
• Comprehensive understanding of UK accounting standards, VAT, PAYE, and tax compliance
• Strong analytical abilities with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• 50,000pa DoE
• BUPA Cover
• Pension Scheme
• Work from home 1 day a week
• 26 days holiday plus bank
• Career development within a respected organisation with a proven track record
• Collaborative and supportive professional environment
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic financial planning and business improvement.

The Bolton office provides convenient access from the M61 motorway (Junction 6), offering an excellent location for commuters.

For a confidential conversation, please call Peter at Agility