Here at the Mick George Group we are currently recruiting a Recycling Management Accountant to join the Finance department.
Location: Mick George Head Office - Huntingdon
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
Pay: £30,000 - £50,000. Dependent on experience.
Benefits:
Competitive Salary,
Company Pension,
Employee Assistance Programme,
28-Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays,
Company benefit platform,
Cycle to work scheme,
Internal training and Career development
Who is Mick George?
One Man, One Tipper, One dream, may seem a distant memory, but the dream is very much a reality, as we find ourselves approaching 40 years since the business started trading.
Now operating over 600 HGV vehicles from over 40 separate sites, employing more than 1,000 local people, gives an indication of the scale to which the business has evolved over the years and explains why the Mick George Group has grown to become one of the leading suppliers to the Construction Industry in the heart of East Anglia and East Midlands.
Our aim is to ensure that we provide the highest possible standards to each and every stakeholder that comes in to contact with any aspect of our business, whether that be as an employee, supplier, customer or other.
Role Purpose
To deliver accurate and timely financial and management reporting to support strategic and operational decision-making. The Management Accountant will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and performance reporting, contributing to financial control and business efficiency for the Recycling Division.
Responsibilities:
Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis and insightful commentary
Lead and support budgeting and forecasting processes across the business unit
Conduct cost analysis and margin reviews to support commercial and operational decisions
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to business performance
Collaborate with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight and drive improvements
Maintain and enhance financial controls and procedures including Balance Sheet reconciliations
Support inventory valuation, reconciliations, and working capital management
Assist with year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements
Contribute to system and process improvements, including ERP and reporting tools
Participate in weekly meetings with Recycling department director
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support as required
Skills & Qualifications Required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Proactive and self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset
Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Experience in a commercial or operational finance role within an industry setting
Strong understanding of cost accounting and financial reporting
Proficient in Excel and financial systems
Experience with ERP systems and data analysis tools is advantageous
Desirable Attributes:
Exposure to operational finance in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Experience with process improvement or business transformation initiatives
Familiarity with international accounting standards (IFRS/UK GAAP)
The Mick George Group is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all. The company seeks to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse community at large and values the individual's contribution irrespective of sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, colour, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin.