Management Accountant

Next Generation; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Generation in Willenhall is seeking a Management Accountant to join our finance team in a well-established manufacturing business. This role offers exposure to transactional finance, month-end processes, management accounts and financial reporting while supporting ACCA or CIMA progression.

You will manage supplier invoices, P/O matching, VAT compliance and assist with month-end close and financial reporting. ERP/MRP experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable and receivable.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with Microsoft Office.
• Good understanding of VAT and basic tax principles.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is a plus.
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Xero or QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Processing and posting supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching purchase orders to invoices and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations.
• Maintaining customer credit limits and supporting credit control activities.
• Assisting with month-end close procedures and reporting.
• Preparing month-end journals and assisting with financial reporting.

Job description

Role: Management Accountant

Location: Willenhall

Salary: up to £38,000

Hours: Monday – Friday

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, Onsite

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join the finance team of a well-established manufacturing business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career and progress towards a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA. You will gain broad exposure to transactional finance, month-end processes, management accounts and financial reporting within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities for Management Accountant

• Processing and posting supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching purchase orders to invoices and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations.
• Maintaining customer credit limits and supporting credit control activities.
• Assisting with month-end close procedures.
• Completing month-end sales reconciliations and analysis.
• Preparing month-end journals.
• Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Assisting with VAT returns and ensuring HMRC requirements are met.
• Liaising with suppliers and customers regarding invoice and payment queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Supporting financial analysis, reporting and audit preparation.
• Helping to develop finance procedures, process guides and workflows.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across finance processes.

Key Experience

• Previous experience within an accounts or finance administration role.
• Good working knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar.
• An understanding of VAT and basic tax principles.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems would be advantageous.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment would be desirable.
• Ideally working towards, or looking to work towards, ACCA or CIMA.