Management Accountant

MBP; Old Forge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing business located in the United Kingdom is seeking a financial professional to manage financial records, prepare annual financial statements, and oversee VAT returns. The role involves preparing management accounts and providing critical financial information to support company objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, proven experience in a financial role, and be qualified in ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA. This is an office-based role with contracted hours of 40 hours, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a financial role within a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrable experience in managing processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements for submission to the directors and Companies House.
• Prepare periodic management accounts.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls.
• Provide relevant information to auditors.
• Oversee preparation of VAT returns.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Time Management

Strategic thinking

Deadline-oriented

Education

Qualified in ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

Manages financial records for the business, prepares annual financial statements and periodic management accounts, administers and submits annual accounts to Companies House and prepares information for tax returns for Corporation tax, PAYE, CIS and VAT. Additionally, the role is responsible for providing any other ad hoc information required by the directors from time to time.

CONTRACTED HOURS

40 Hours, Monday‑Friday, 8am‑5pm

ENVIRONMENT

Office based within a manufacturing business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Provide financial information to management by preparing periodic management accounts.
• Prepare annual financial statements, in accordance with accounting standards, for submission to the directors and Companies House.
• Provide relevant information in respect of the annual financial statements to the company's auditors.
• Oversee and assist in preparation of VAT returns by the department.
• Prepare and submit forms P11d and PAYE settlement agreement returns.
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Provide company secretarial services to group companies and submit all relevant returns.
• Provide relevant information to other government and statutory bodies, including ONS and the Valuation Office Agency.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls.
• …and any other duties required to support the achievement of the Company's objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Qualified in ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA preferred but not essential if ability/knowledge demonstrated by time served.
• Proven experience in a financial role within a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrable experience in managing processes.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong communication skills and a forward‑thinking mindset.
• A strategic thinker eager to drive and lead business growth.
• Attention to detail.
• Deadline‑oriented.
• Works well within a team.

ADDITIONAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Confidentiality.
• Time Management.