Management Accountant

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Our client, a specialist, global manufacturing organisation based in Wigton is recruiting a talented, qualified Management Accountant due to a recent internal promotion. Reporting to the UK Financial Controller, the Management Accountant will ensure financial reporting is in place and the relevant controls are applied.
This is a critical partnering role, liaising with all functions across the business.
Key responsibilities of this Management Accountant job are:-

• Preparation of monthly reports for review, communication and analysis
• All aspects of month end reporting to the shareholders and cost centre managers
• Staff management and development of 2 direct reports
• Act is a key business partner to a wide range of stakeholders within finance and cross-functionally
• Working closely with the UK Financial Controller to understand impact of Operational performance on UK result
• Monthly VAT and Intrastat submissions
• Assisting with the preparation and review of annual budgets
• Apply a continuous improvement ethos towards all processes and assist with the development and redesign of various reporting and analysis tools
• Manage and control customer pricing
• Administration of agent commission agreements ensuring all accruals and subsequent payment are in accordance with contractual agreement
• Manage HMRC requirements
• Liaising with both Internal and External auditors
• Acting as key support for UK Financial controller, providing cover when required
• Acting as the financial lead on various cross functional projects as required
• Other ad-hoc analysis and reporting as required

The skill and experience required for this Management Accountant job include:-
Fully Qualified Accountant, or part qualified nearing completion

• Strong analytical skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• High level of Microsoft Excel skills including competency in dealing with high volumes of data, SAP experience preferred but not essential
• Proven commercial acumen within a manufacturing or engineering organisation is desirable

As an equal-opportunity employer, a competitive package for this Management Accountant job includes: -

• Competitive basic salary up to £45,000 per annum dependent on experience
• 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
• Hours Monday to Friday 8am-4.30pm or 8.30am-5pm
• Option for 1 day per week hybrid working
• Contributory pension scheme min 4.5 to 9% matched contributions
• 4 x DIS cover
• Heathshield
• Private medical cover

This Accountant job will suit a dynamic candidate who is fully qualified or nearing qualification.

Manufacturing experience is preferred but not essential as team fit is priority.

If you are looking to progress within a very well-regarded organisation that truly puts people at the heart of its business, apply today.

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