Management Accountant

Connexus UK; Newtownstewart; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected family-run business in Newtownstewart is seeking a detail-driven Company Accountant to join their senior management team. The successful candidate will oversee all financial functions, maintain strong internal controls, and be integral to business strategy. Ideal for a fully qualified accountant with experience in agriculture or manufacturing and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a similar financial leadership role.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams.
• Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the Senior Management Team.
• Lead and manage the Finance and Admin function.
• Prepare and present quarterly management accounts to stakeholders.
• Oversee payroll, tax submissions, and pension contributions.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure corporate governance compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Analytical Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CMA or CPA)

Job description

Connexus is proud to be partnering with a long-established and respected family-run business in the Agri-supply sector. With a solid reputation for delivering high-quality animal feed and agricultural products, our client is seeking a detail-driven and commercially astute Company Accountant to join their senior management team.

This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced Financial Controller or Senior Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can take full ownership of all financial functions, from day-to-day operations to strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to business strategy and operational decisions.
• Lead and manage the Finance and Admin function to ensure accuracy, compliance, and commercial focus.
• Oversee payroll, tax submissions, and pension contributions across the business.
• Maintain strong internal controls, manage company risk, and ensure corporate governance compliance.
• Prepare and present quarterly management accounts to stakeholders.
• Liaise with external auditors, manage audits, and support stock takes.
• Oversee debtor and creditor ledgers, credit control, and cashflow forecasting.
• Handle all HMRC and cross-border revenue submissions (UK VAT, RoI VAT, Intrastat, EC Sales, RDCO).
• Support commercial contract negotiations and manage company insurance and Companies House filings.
• Provide financial insight to improve systems, profitability, and productivity.
• Oversee HR and IT functions to ensure alignment with business needs.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CMA or CPA).
• Minimum 3 years in a similar financial leadership role.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and supporting senior stakeholders.
• Sector experience in agriculture, manufacturing or a related industry.
• Proactive, commercially minded, and comfortable challenging the status quo.
• Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.

To apply in confidence, or to find out more about the role, please contact the recruitment team at Connexus today - [e-mail] or 07562 948308