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Management Accountant

AFR Consulting
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 4HF

Salary

£45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading UK manufacturing business with nearly 100 years of history is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to support their growth following substantial investment.
  • The ideal candidate should have experience in the manufacturing sector and familiarity with ERP systems, along with the ability to engage positively with other departments.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing month-end management accounts, improving manufacturing accounting processes, and managing cash flow forecasting.
  • Candidates should ideally be qualified or studying towards CIMA/ACCA, with strong QBE accountants also considered if they have relevant experience.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and applicants should have at least three years of relevant accounting experience.

This leading UK manufacturing business provides innovate equipment and solutions to a commercial and domestic customer base. Well established with almost 100 years of trading history, they benefit from a legacy of traditional craftsmanship combined with the support of a parent company with a global reach. An exciting opportunity has now arisen for an experienced Management Accountant as they are looking to grow this division having received substantial investment on the site.

The preferred candidate for this role would ideally have experience from the manufacturing sector, preferably with some knowledge of working with an ERP system. The role will involve positive engagement with other departments, helping solve their problems and driving improvement through collaboration on projects. The ability to multi task and be flexible will there for be essential. Reporting directly to the Finance Controller the main duties will include:

    • Preparation of month end management accounts to strict deadlines
    • Develop and improve manufacturing accounting reporting, processes and procedures
    • Liaison with Production on product costings and stock takes
    • Balance sheet reconciliations including Inter Company Balances on a monthly basis
    • Cash Flow management and forecasting
    • Supporting the Finance Controller in the day to day running of the accounts department
    • Managing daily and weekly KPIs
    • Complete quarterly VAT return, EC sales and UK statistical returns
    • Maintenance of Fixed Asset Registers
    • Assisting with budgeting and forecasting
    • Assisting the team with any queries

The successful candidate would ideally be qualified or studying towards CIMA / ACCA, strong QBE accountants with relevant experience will also be considered, particularly if able to demonstrate good knowledge of factory processes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small friendly team in a busy, accounts office within a business going through an exciting period of change and growth.

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