Job Overview
Trafford Park £50,000 -60,000doe
A global manufacturing firm based in the heart of South Manchester, close to bus, road and tram links, have a new vacancy to join their small team within accounts – this is the ideal opportunity to be part of a growing, sustainability-focused business, where you can make a real impact within a supportive team
Free Parking
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Desirables:
1. Playing a key role in providing financial in-sight, control and guidance to help the business grow
2. Varied position, full ownership of management accounts, analyse performance and work closely with managers across the business
3. Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts and supporting reports
4. Monitor project performance with variance analysis and commentary against budgets and forecasts
5. Deliver detailed analysis on financial and operational performance, working with operations teams to support cost control and efficiency improvements
6. Reconcile control and balance sheet accounts, VAT returns, and inventory control
7. Partner closely with departmental managers across multiple sites
8. Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor working capital
9. Conduct costing analysis, WIP (work in progress) reporting, and margin analysis
10. Ensure compliance with financial procedures, industry regulations, and accounting standards (IFRS/UK GAAP)
11. Support the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors
12. Contribute to system and process improvements within finance
13. Provide ad hoc financial analysis for senior management
What You’ll Bring
14. Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent)
15. Experience of month-end processing
16. Previous experience in project accounting, job costing (preferred)
17. Strong analytical mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach
18. Ability to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines
19. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others