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FJA are recruiting for an experienced and ambitious Senior Accountant on behalf our client, a global leader in the manufacturing industry, based in the Greater Manchester area.As Senior Accountant, you will ideally be Qualified ACCA / ACA or CIMA and will play a key role in strengthening their UK based finance division. You will report into the Commercial Finance Manager and be responsible for a range of senior finance, compliance and audit duties, collaborating with colleagues in Europe and USA.This would be an excellent opportunity for a newly / recently qualified Chartered Accountant looking for a move into industry.Benefits in the role of Senior Accountant:
- 37.5 hour week Monday - Friday (flexi start and finish times)
- 33 days annual holiday entitlement (including 8 Statutory holidays)
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Medicash
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Ride to work scheme
- Holiday Purchase scheme
- Excellent career progression opportunities - they want someone with real drive and ambition
Senior Accountant responsibilities:In any given financial period, you should expect to undertake many of the following tasks:
- Responsible for general ledger accounting, including overseeing the completion of the period-end close process.
- Manage inventory standard costing, PPV, reserve calculations, reconciliations, and prepare reports for the corporate team.
- Revenue reserves/reconciliations.
- Calculate and submit non-UK VAT and Intrastat reports.
- Prepare reports as required for the European branches
- Provide inputs and insights for the monthly forecasting process.
- Prepare analysis and reports on departmental expenditure to support operational decision-making, with an emphasis on cost control.
- Deliver ongoing financial insights to the business by actively participating in operational meetings.
Other routine tasks will include:
- Monitor and report on the site’s inventory cycle counting.
- Oversee and reconcile consigned inventory.
- Assist team members with standard cost creation and transfer pricing requests.
- Conduct year-end standard cost review.
- Conduct year-end fixed asset verification review.
- Supporting annual statutory audit and reporting.
- Prepare and submit ONS returns.
- Assist with ad hoc projects as directed by the Commercial Finance Manager and/or Financial Controller.
- Perform any other duties necessary to support the team's activities and objectives.
- Communicate with the manufacturing team to present insights into P&L and suggest areas for improvement
Finance Business Partner requirements:
- CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified or nearing completion of professional examinations.
- Ability to prioritise and manage several tasks and projects at the same time.
- Possesses a strong work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Able to collaborate and work effectively within a cross-functional team environment.
- Excellent communication skills at all levels
- Advanced Excel skills.
If you are looking for a fantastic Senior Accountant opportunity and want to work for a global brand with opportunities to progress, then click on the 'apply now’ button.Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers
