Management Accountant

Dairy Partners Ltd; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food and drink sector is seeking a dedicated accountant to manage financial reporting and analysis. This role involves preparing Monthly Management Accounts, developing KPIs, and ensuring accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have experience with ERP systems. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the company's financial health and operational success. If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing Management Accounts and KPI reporting.
• Desirable qualifications include AAT or part qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts with concise commentary.
• Perform full GL analysis and monthly control account reconciliations.

Skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Well organized

Tenacity

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

AAT Qualified

Part qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP B1, Sage 1000, Exchequer)

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

To manage, be responsible for and where appropriate undertake activities in the following areas:

• Assist with preparation of Monthly Management Accounts including commentary
• Business Information & Management Reporting
• General accounting & related work
• Bank Reconciliations and cashflow forecasting
• Assist with preparation of Company Budgets
• Assist with annual Audit

Main Duties and Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts, including

• Concise commentary using exception reporting
• Graphs & appropriate KPI’s
• Reporting against Prior Year and Budget
• Business Information & Management Reporting
• Report and communicate timely & relevant information on an agreed frequency including orders, sales, gross margins, purchases, stock, debtors and any other key area
• Help develop KPI’s which monitor Business Critical Activity

General Accounting and related work

• Accurate calculation and posting of accruals and prepayments
• Monthly control account reconciliations (e.g. bank, debtors, creditors, stock, fixed assets, inter-company)
• Perform full GL analysis
• Maintenance and accurate upkeep of Fixed Asset Register
• Writing reports using SQL in Excel and releasing to business
• Reporting for EC Sales and Intrastat
• Complete VAT returns monthly
• Ad hoc work as required by the business
• Provide cover during periods of absence /holiday

Skills and Abilities:

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Well organized and able to hit deadlines
• Tenacity and maturity
• Not easily phased by issues

Knowledge and Experience:

• AAT Qualified desirable
• Part qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA Accountant desirable
• FMCG manufacturing in Food and Drink sector desirable
• Management Accounts & KPI preparation and reporting
• Expert user in ERP/MRP (e.g. SAP B1, Sage 1000 or Exchequer)
• Expert Excel user including using SQL