Your new company Your new company is a leader in their field based in Stoke-on-Trent and are looking for a Management Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. Your new role Monitor raw material price movements and maintain the product costing system.Work in conjunction with the Financial Controller to produce accurate monthly management reporting and forward forecasts.Assist the Financial Controller in annual budgeting.Supervise the AR and AP roles and understand the functionality of each role to be able to cover key tasks during times of absence.Liaise with external parties on statutory reporting, tax and treasury compliance.Track and maintain operating leasesRespond to National Statistics requestsProvide cover in times of absence for payments, so that suppliers are paid correctly.Send relevant documentation to banks and suppliers, eg telegraphic transfersResponsible for UK and Ireland VAT reportingMaintain Fixed Assets RegisterReview of overheads with key stakeholders and monthly explanations of actuals and variances to Financial ControllerReconciliation of month end bank and purchase ledger balances.Preparation of accruals (including contractors) and prepayments at month-end and reconciliation of prepayment and accruals accounts.Reconciliation of Intercompany Balances and calculation of Goods in Transit values as part of the month end process.Utilities tracking and accruals.Deputise for Financial Controller during periods of absenceAssist auditors and external inspectors with the production of information and compliance with legal/audit requirements.Work as part of a small multi-skilled team, which demands that all members work flexibly together.The jobholder will be responsible for supervising a small finance team ensuring they are selected, trained and deemed competent to meet business needs and contribute to delivering functional and business objectives. What you'll need to succeed Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA or equivalent qualified by experience accountantPrevious experience in a management accounts role Proven technical abilityKnowledge of a computer accounting system.Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate well at all levels, write reports and present written information, be diplomatic and influentialSelf-motivation - ability to manage self and workloadAble to manage, delegate, motivate, monitor and provide direction for the team's activityAbility to work flexibly as some travel to UK sites will be requiredExcel knowledge, advanced user level What you'll get in return up to £45,000 DOEMonday to Friday 36.5 hours per weekHybrid working agreement - 2 days from home5% pension contributionTeam working environment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk