Management Accountant

Bowmay Consulting; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturer in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage financial activities for the site. The ideal candidate should be studying towards or qualified in CIMA/ACCA with a strong background in manufacturing and knowledge of SAP. This role involves preparing financial statements, managing audits, and liaising with stakeholders, alongside several employee benefits such as 25 days holiday and a healthcare plan.

Benefits

Negotiable salary DOE

25 days holiday + stats

Social team opportunities

Healthcare plan

Early finish on Fridays!

Qualifications

• Active involvement in preparing Monthly Management Accounts.
• Experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Competent in preparing and consolidating financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage Month and Year End close down with reporting and reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger and assist with audits.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA qualification

Strong background in manufacturing

Working knowledge of SAP

Accounting and finance management

Education

Studying towards CIMA/ACCA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you an experienced Accountant from manufacturing or engineering? Do you have or are you studying towards a CIMA or ACCA qualification? Can you start ASAP?

Join this impressive manufacturer as their Accountant where you'll have responsibility for maintaining and verifying the accuracy of the companies financial records.

They're looking for a strong Accountant who will take ownership of the site financials.

What You get

• A negotiable salary DOE
• 25 days holiday + stats
• Social team opportunities
• Healthcare plan
• Early finish on Fridays!

About You

• You'll be actively studying towards or qualified CIMA / ACCA as a minimum
• It's essential that you've got a strong background in manufacturing with a working knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system
• You should enjoy an active and varied role, having involvement in all aspects of accounting and finance management
• You will be comfortable liasing with and presenting to internal and external stakeholders
• You will have had experience in preparing Monthly Management Accounts

About The Role

You will join as the Accountant and will be responsible for the financial activities for the site, working closely with the wider finance team and in support of the Financial Controller and Finance Director.

• Responsible for the preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance IFRS / GAAP
• Month and Year End close down including relevant reporting and reconciliations
• Accurate maintenance of the general ledger
• Assisting with audits, working closely with internal and external auditors with the extraction and supply of financial data
• Competent analysis and reporting on financial performance - presenting at Month and Year end to site and group heads
• You'll chair regular meetings in relation to creditors, debtors, contracts and complaints
• Working closely with the SLT to develop the budget and forecasting process, providing Cost Centre analysis and Cash Flow forecasts

About The Company

• An impressive manufacturer with a global customer base
• Leading supplier in their market in the UK and overseas
• A dedicated and people-focused employer who offer progression and personal development