Management Accountant - Manufacturing

Get Recruited Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the Oldham area is seeking a Qualified Management Accountant to oversee financial processes and lead a team. This role involves handling month-end accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong management accounting experience and relevant qualifications, making this an excellent opportunity for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 Years + PQE in Management Accountant or similar role.
• Hands-on Management Accounting experience required.
• Experience with Year End, External Audit, VAT.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of 2 Accounts Assistants.
• Overseeing month-end and management accounts process.
• Preparing Quarterly VAT returns and supervising payroll.

Skills

Management Accounting

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

P&L Management

Cashflow Management

Variance Analysis

Communication

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified

Tools

Sage

ERP Systems (SAP, D365/Business Central)

Job description

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT - MANUFACTURING

OLDHAM AREA| OFFICE BASED

UP TO £55,000 (Possibly Neg. to £60,000) + BENEFITS

THE COMPANY:

We're proud to be partnering with a Private Equity / PE Backed Manufacturing company located in Oldham area that is looking to recruit a Qualified Management Accountant to join the team.

As the Management Accountant, you'll be responsible for leading 2 Accounts Assistants and taking hands-on responsibility for the month-end and management accounts process. In addition, you'll be handling MI Analysis, standardised costings, bills of materials and cost of sales, as well as, VAT Returns, Year End and overseeing payroll/transactional finance.

This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that has a very positive working environment, where you'll be working for an inspirational leader.

THE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT ROLE:

• Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll be joining the team as a Qualified Management Accountant where you'll be responsible for leading a team of 2 Accounts Assistants.
• Overseeing the transactional team to ensure key deadlines are hit and they're supportive in the month-end process to ensure a smooth management accounts process.
• Supporting with Cashflow Management and Forecasting
• Hands-on with the Monthly Management Accounts, Balance Sheet Reconciliation and producing the pack
• Budgeting and Forecasting, variance analysis, sales reporting and trend reporting
• Creating financial flash reports and KPI information to demonstrate business performance
• Preparation of the Accruals and Prepayments of Subsidiaries, with support from the Accounts Assistants. Additionally posting Costing journals
• Preparing the Quarterly VAT returns for submission by the FC
• Supervising Payroll supervision ensuring accuracy and on time payment
• Responsible for Standard cost model and use to derive monthly cost of sales
• Annual stocktake management and coordination with operations
• Year End and External Audit for the entity, assisting the FD and FP&A with audit queries during year end processes

THE PERSON:

• ACA, ACCA and CIMA Qualified, with 2 to 3 Years + PQE, in a Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Finance Manager, Cost Accountant role, or similar, within a Manufacturing or Engineering business.
• Must have hands-on Management Accounting experience with practical knowledge of Balance Sheet reconciliations and P&L is essential
• Solid communication skills and the ability to lead 2 transactional professionals
• Experience with Year End, External Audit, VAT
• Experience of Sage and/or ERP Systems, such as SAP, D365/Business Central or Similar, would be an advantage

TO APPLY:

Please send your CV for the Management Accountant via the advert for immediate consideration.

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