Your new companyMy client are a successful manufacturing company close to Hinckley in Leicestershire. Due to restructure they have a vacancy for an exceptional Management Accountant to join their team and report to an inspirational Finance Director. Your new role

Manage the transactional Finance team, including Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger
Ensure that transactions are recorded and reports delivered in a timely and accurate manner
Partner with the business, ensuring the business has information required for day-to-day operations and key decision-making
Prepare monthly management accounts; P&L, Balance Sheet (including all reconciliations) and Cash Flow
Daily and weekly KPI's
Ensure financial controls are in place to safeguard the business, in particular bank payments; currency and FX variances
Stock control - valuation and aged analysis; review and follow up any slow-moving stock
Prepare and process VAT returns for the UK and Europe
Provide all information and analysis for the external audit; assist with other audits required for the business
Assist with statutory accounts; budgets & forecasts; cash flow projections
Identify and drive improvements to streamline and document processes and controls (including cross-functional impact) and efficiency savings

What you'll need to succeed

Part or fully qualified accountant or QBE
Strong commercial acumen
Results oriented, with good organisational and problem-solving skills
Team management skills, leading and developing others
Strong analytical and Excel skills are essential, with the ability to transfer raw data into meaningful information for senior management.
Good understanding of business processes, ERP and systems
Experience of working in a multi-currency environment and managing exchange risk
Tax knowledge/experience, including VAT

What you'll get in returnThis role offers an opportunity for a strong management accountant to develop their business partnering skills and move towards an FC role in the medium term. The role also offers a strong salary package with good company benefits. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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