The Opportunity
Reporting into the finance team, you will play a key role in delivering accurate management information, supporting month-end activities and providing valuable insight into manufacturing performance. This is a broad and varied position suited to someone who enjoys working across both financial and operational accounting activities within a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and support monthly management accounts and financial reporting
* Complete balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments
* Analyse manufacturing costs, variances, scrap and yield performance
* Support costing activities and operational finance reporting
* Assist with ERP reporting and data analysis
* Contribute to the transition and ongoing development of finance systems
* Work closely with operational teams to improve financial visibility and performance
* Support budgeting, forecasting and wider finance projects as required
Candidate Profile
* Part-qualified CIMA, ACCA or equivalent accounting qualification
* Previous management accounting and month-end experience
* Strong reconciliation and financial reporting skills
* Experience working with ERP systems
* Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities
* Practical, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
* Comfortable working on-site five days per week
* Ability to build effective relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Desirable Experience
* Manufacturing, engineering or plant accounting experience
* Cost accounting and variance analysis exposure
* Power BI experience
* ERP implementation or system migration experience
* Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central
* Experience analysing manufacturing KPIs including scrap, yield and cost variances
Package & Benefits
* Salary £35,000 – £40,000
* Performance-related site bonus
* Study support towards professional qualifications
* Employer pension contribution
* 30 days annual leave including public holidays
* Early finish every Friday
* On-site parking
* Stable, long-established business environment
To learn more or apply, please contact Laura at laura@wilkinsonandassociates.co.uk for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we’ll be in touch.
Please note that due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted
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