Management Accountant

Air Liquide; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Career development opportunities

Airgas employee benefits

Job summary

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is seeking a Management Accountant to lead financial reporting, forecasting and margin improvement for our Stoke Calgaz operations in the UK.

You will oversee monthly management accounts, cost control and year-end processes while partnering with operational leaders to drive profitability. Strong Excel and SAGE 200 skills are essential, as is experience with multi-currency accounting and audits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a Finance Department.
• Qualified by experience or professional qualification.
• Good knowledge and understanding of SAGE 200.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Leadership capability to guide a small team and manage tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Experience of working with multi-currency.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Track actual performance against budgets and conduct variance analysis.
• Perform product costing and margin analysis.
• Lead financial close processes for month end and year end cycles.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns on time.
• Monitor internal controls and enforce accounting policies.
• Assist with year end audits and statutory accounts (UK and Singapore).
• Manage cash flow forecasts and budgeting cycles with the team.
• Oversee AR/AP, nominal ledger, fixed assets and journal entries.

Skills

Finance experience

Professional qualification

SAGE 200 knowledge

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Multi-currency experience

Time management

Positive attitude

Education

Professional qualification or experience

Tools

SAGE 200

Job description

R10104147 Management Accountant (Open)

Location

Stoke Calgaz (I) - Industrial spec gas

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Management Accountant will oversee the company’s internal financial operations, monthly reporting and strategic forecasting. This role bridges accounting and operational leadership, turning financial data into actionable insights to drive margin improvements, cost control and business growth.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, P&L statements and balance sheet reconciliations
• Track actual performance against budgets and trends and conduct detailed variance analysis
• Perform product costing and margin analysis
• Lead financial close processes for month end and year end cycles
• Prepare and submit VAT returns on time
• Monitor Internal Control ensuring all company policies and procedures are adhered to and making improvement where necessary.
• Implement and enforce company accounting policies and procedures
• Assist with Year End Audits and preparation of statutory accounts – UK and Singapore

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts
• Assist with the annual budget and rolling forecasting cycles, working with the management team.

Financial Operations, Banking & Compliance

• Manage and reconcile multi-currency bank accounts
• Oversee transactional finance operations within the company, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Nominal Ledger, Fixed Assets and Manual Journal entry
• Enforce internal controls and accounting policies
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations
• Act as a point of contact for auditors, banking and statutory bodies

Team Leadership & Business Partnering

• Supervise, mentor and develop Finance Team providing support where needed
• Partner with non-finance operational leaders to challenge assumptions, control costs and improve profitability
• Evaluate and improve financial systems, ERP workflows and internal controls
• Provide cover within the Department, as required

Carry Out Any Other Duties As Required

Are you a MATCH?

Person Specification

• Previous experience of working in a Finance Department
• Qualified by experience or professional qualification
• Good knowledge and understanding of SAGE 200
• Advanced excel skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Leadership capability to guide a small team and manage tight deadlines
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Experience of working with multi-currency
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• A positive ‘can do’ approach

This role is pivotal to the success of the company and can influence business decisions and strategies.

This job description is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be asked to carry out additional duties.

Benefits

• We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
• Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
• Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.