Strategic Management Accountant & Financial Partner

Air Liquide; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Career development opportunities

Airgas employee benefits

Job summary

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is seeking a Management Accountant to lead financial reporting, forecasting and margin improvement for our Stoke Calgaz operations in the UK.

You will oversee monthly management accounts, cost control and year-end processes while partnering with operational leaders to drive profitability. Strong Excel and SAGE 200 skills are essential, as is experience with multi-currency accounting and audits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a Finance Department.
• Qualified by experience or professional qualification.
• Good knowledge and understanding of SAGE 200.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Leadership capability to guide a small team and manage tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Experience of working with multi-currency.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Track actual performance against budgets and conduct variance analysis.
• Perform product costing and margin analysis.
• Lead financial close processes for month end and year end cycles.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns on time.
• Monitor internal controls and enforce accounting policies.
• Assist with year end audits and statutory accounts (UK and Singapore).
• Manage cash flow forecasts and budgeting cycles with the team.
• Oversee AR/AP, nominal ledger, fixed assets and journal entries.

Skills

Finance experience

Professional qualification

SAGE 200 knowledge

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Multi-currency experience

Time management

Positive attitude

Education

Professional qualification or experience

Tools

SAGE 200

Job description

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is seeking a Management Accountant to lead financial reporting, forecasting and margin improvement for our Stoke Calgaz operations in the UK.

You will oversee monthly management accounts, cost control and year-end processes while partnering with operational leaders to drive profitability. Strong Excel and SAGE 200 skills are essential, as is experience with multi-currency accounting and audits.