Job Description
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT - MANUFACTURINGOLDHAM AREA| OFFICE BASEDUP TO £55,000 + BONUS SCHEME
THE COMPANY:
Excited to announce our partnership with a Private Equity-backed Manufacturing company in the Oldham area, seeking a Qualified Management Accountant to join their team.
With a rich history spanning over a century in the manufacturing sector, this established business has garnered numerous awards for their exceptional trade services. As the Management Accountant, you will lead a team of 2 Accounts Assistants, overseeing the month-end and management accounts processes. Your role will involve MI Analysis, standardised costings, bills of materials, cost of sales, VAT Returns, Year-End tasks, supervision of payroll/transactional finance and Business partnering with the U.S. operational teams.
Joining this dynamic company presents an excellent opportunity for professional growth and career development.
THE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT ROLE:
* Own full month-end management accounts pack: P&L, balance sheet, variance commentary & analysis
* Prepare US payroll via ADP/BACS; ensure timely, accurate completion and compliance
* Reconcile monthly balance sheet, including debtors and creditors to identify risks
* Perform monthly job costings to align costs with revenue
* Maintain full trial balance and post journals (accruals/prepayments/depreciation)
* Update and enforce consistent fixed-asset register and accounting policies
* Liaise with external partners for compliance and filings
* Prepare audit deliverables and provide ongoing support during audit cycles
* Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes
* Participate in finance projects and process improvement initiatives
* Collaborate with finance team and commercial colleagues (especially in the US)
* Perform any ad-hoc finance duties requested by management
THE PERSON:
* ACA, ACCA and CIMA Qualified, with 2 to 3 Years + PQE, in a Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Finance Manager, Cost Accountant role, or similar, within a Manufacturing or Engineering business.
* Must have hands-on Management Accounting experience with practical knowledge of Balance Sheet reconciliations and P&L is essential
* Solid communication skills and the ability to lead 2 transactional professionals
* Experience with Year End, External Audit, VAT
* Experience of Sage and/or ERP Systems, such as SAP, D365/Business Central or Similar, would be an advantage
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Management Accountant via the advert for immediate consideration.
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