The Opportunity:
Our client, a global leader in the FMCG sector, is seeking a part-qualified Management Accountant to join their team, based in North Yorkshire. They are seeking an ambitious and motivated part-qualified candidate to join their team at a pivotal time in the business' growth journey. If you are high energy and keen to develop within a global organisation, then this could be the perfect career move.
Main duties/responsibilities:
* Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts.
* Assist with weekly operational KPI reporting and sales reporting.
* Provide support to factory staff regarding operational variances to assist in improving production efficiency.
* Prepare journals.
* Month end overhead analysis and preparation of accruals and prepayments.
* Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
* Preparation of weekly country scorecard.
* Involvement with on-line banking and payments.
* Prepare and check information on a monthly basis for inclusion in the VAT returns and for submitting Intrastat returns.
* Assist in preparation of information for tax computations.
* Assist in preparation of yearly budgets.
* Ensure compliance with the control environment / Internal Audit requirements.
* Provide cover for other team members as necessary.
* Assist in ad hoc projects and administrative duties for the Finance team
You will be/have:
* Strong numerical skills.
* High level of computer literacy - good excel skills and experience of accounting packages, ERP system experience is preferable, but not necessary.
* Work well in a team.
* Proactive with an eye for detail.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* More than 2 years’ experience in a relevant finance role. FMCG experience is preferable, but not necessary.
Benefits:
* Salary of c. £35k
* 5% discretionary bonus (based on company performance)
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* 3.5% employer pension contribution
* Significant opportunity to develop and progress within the Company