Management Accountant

Adecco; Newbottle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Management Accountant in Sunderland. This role involves leading a finance function, managing payroll, overseeing bank transactions, and preparing management accounts. The ideal candidate should have an AAT qualification and over 5 years of relevant experience. Join a supportive environment that values your growth and accuracy in finance.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

On-site parking

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of practical experience in a finance function, ideally within an SME environment.
• Strong analytical approach.

Responsibilities

• Control and reconcile sales and purchase ledgers.
• Manage weekly payroll, including PAYE submissions.
• Handle bank reconciliations and oversee online banking.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and manage credit control.
• Assist in producing periodic management accounts with detailed analysis.
• Supervise, train, and develop a finance trainee.

Skills

Accuracy

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Position

Position: Management Accountant

Location: Sunderland

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Salary: 30,000 - 38,000 (DOE)

About Us

Our client is a long-established manufacturer renowned for producing high-quality products. As a key player in the industry, they pride themselves on maintaining exceptional standards in both their products and their team.

Your Role

As the Management Accountant, you'll take on a lead role within a small but busy finance function, reporting directly to the Finance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Sales and Purchase Ledgers: Control and reconcile both ledgers with precision.
• Payroll Management: Calculate and process accurate weekly payroll, including PAYE submissions.
• Banking Transactions: Handle bank account reconciliations and oversee online banking tasks, including BACS payment runs.
• VAT Returns: Prepare and submit VAT returns while managing credit control matters and petty cash transactions.
• Nominal Ledger Maintenance: Conduct monthly maintenance and close routines, including journal postings for accruals and prepayments.
• Management Accounts: Assist in producing periodic management accounts, complete with detailed analysis of cost of sale margins and production cost reporting.
• Variance Investigation: Dive into investigations and resolutions of variances as they arise.
• Team Development: Supervise, train, and nurture a finance trainee to enhance their skills and career development.

What We're Looking For

• A high degree of accuracy and an analytical approach.
• Exceptional organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Excel and a solid understanding of computer systems.
• AAT qualification and 5+ years of practical experience in a finance function, ideally within an SME environment.

Why Join Us

• A Company Pension Scheme to secure your future.
• On-site parking for your convenience.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued.

Work Hours

Enjoy a balanced work-life with hours from Monday to Thursday (9 AM - 5 PM) and Friday (8:30 AM - 4 PM).

Apply Now

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? If you're enthusiastic about making a significant impact within a thriving manufacturing company, we'd love to hear from you!

Join our client in their mission to deliver excellence in manufacturing while advancing your career in a nurturing environment. Submit your application today and become part of a team that values your skills and growth!

Inclusion & Equal Opportunity

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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