Rewards and Benefits on Offer;
Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.
* Competitive starting salary
* Monday Friday working hours promoting a healthy work/life balance
* Excellent holiday allowance and Christmas shutdown
* Company Pension Scheme
* Death in Service Scheme
* Company laptop and mobile provided
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Onsite free parking
The Company you will be working for;
MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our industry leading client on their search to appoint a fully Qualified Accountant to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. If you feel you have the required skill and experience, then please apply for an immediate response!
The Role you will be doing;
Financial Reporting
* Prepare monthly management accounts by the 7th working day of each month.
* Produce detailed variance analysis and performance reporting by the 9th working day.
* Provide financial commentary and recommendations to the senior management team.
* Maintain the general ledger to ensure financial reporting is accurate and compliant with UK GAAP and Companies Act requirements.
Planning and Forecasting
* Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and profit plans.
* Prepare regular financial forecasts and updates.
Financial Control
* Maintain and strengthen internal control systems to safeguard company assets.
* Manage fixed asset accounting.
* Oversee inventory accounting including validation of stock and work in progress (WIP) valuations.
* Monitor job profitability and review write-offs where necessary.
Compliance and Statutory Reporting
* Manage VAT returns, PAYE reporting and statistical reporting obligations.
* Prepare supporting analysis for statutory accounts and external auditors.
* Support group reporting requirements to head office.
Business Support
* Provide financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.
* Evaluate financial viability of capital expenditure and revenue projects.
* Work closely with operational managers to ensure financial targets are achievable and aligned with business strategy.
Team Management
* Manage and support payroll, sales ledger and purchase ledger functions.
* Provide guidance and development support to finance team members.
Continuous Improvement
* Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and reporting.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.
General Responsibilities
* Participate in management and communication meetings.
* Comply with company health and safety, environmental and HR policies.
* Undertake other duties reasonably required within the finance function.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Delivery of monthly management accounts by the 7th working day.
* Delivery of financial performance reports by the 9th working day.
* Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.
* Effective financial control and compliance.
About You;
Qualifications
Essential
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent professional experience.
Experience
Essential
* Experience in management accounting.
* Experience producing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
* Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
* Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
* Experience working with ERP or MRP systems (e.g. Syspro, SAP).
* Experience preparing year-end audit working papers.
* Experience working to tight reporting deadlines.
Desirable
* Experience of VAT, PAYE and HMRC reporting.
* Experience of inventory accounting and work in progress (WIP) valuation.
* Experience supervising or mentoring finance staff.
Skills
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and data analysis.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to interpret complex financial information and present it clearly.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Ability to influence and support non-financial managers.
Personal Attributes
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Proactive and solutions-focused approach.
* Ability to challenge existing processes and drive improvements.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. xsngvjr
* Ability to work collaboratively within a management team.