We are working with an excellent business based in Bishop Auckland who are looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join their busy team. This role is ideally suited to someone with a background in an accountancy practice, and must have a chartered qualification or be studying.
Responsibilities to include:
Assist in the computation of the various company accounts and monthly financial reports, both P&L and Balance Sheet
Calculate monthly accruals, prepayments and depreciation
Maintain accurate fixed asset registers
Input financial data to the monthly Management Information Packs to given deadlines, and provide variance analysis and commentary as appropriate
Assist in the preparation annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
Develop product costing and subsequent profitability analysis within the manufacturing division.
Continually adapt and improve all aspects of reporting, utilising strong IT skills
Help prepare year-end statutory accounts, liaising with auditors as required
Compute and submit quarterly VAT returns and various other statistical data to the appropriate authorities
Support Directors and senior management on an ad hoc basis, to help business decision making, and to ensure that best practice is established and maintained
Help develop the Finance system within the wider ERP context, to achieve effective and efficient ways of working
Ad hoc tasks to help meet the day-to-day responsibilities of the small Finance team
Knowledge, skills and experience
Monthly management accounting experience, preferably within industry/manufacturing
Experience of financial modelling, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Extensive exposure to computerised accounting systems
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation, and with external professionals
Proven inter personal, relationship building skills
Self-motivation and flexibility as a team player, willing to embrace the ‘can do’ culture of the business and play a full role in ensuring the success of the business
Ambition of achieving long-term career growth within the business
Part Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA etc)
For more information, please speak to Nicola at Si Recruitment for more information.