Management Accountant | £40,000 - £45,000
Steelway Ltd | Full Time, Permanent | Wolverhampton – WV2
Hours of Work
Monday – Thursday: 08:30 – 16:45 & Friday, 08:30 – 15:30 (37.5 hours per week, office based)
About Us
Part of the Northern Industries Group, Steelway Ltd have been trading for almost 100 years and are experts in our field. We design and manufacture secondary/access metalwork - metal flooring, walkways, staircases, platforms, ladders, fire escapes, handrails, balustrades, heritage & architectural metalwork, along with general fabrications in mild steel, stainless steel, and GRP.
As a company, we continue to invest in our manufacturing facilities, including the latest plant, equipment, and automation such as robotic welding systems, automatic laser cutting, and CAD/CAM technology.
About the Role
We are looking to appoint an experienced Management Accountant to join our finance team in Wolverhampton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled finance professional to play a key role in supporting the financial operations of a leading manufacturer of bespoke steelwork, including staircases, handrails and platforms.
Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day transactional finance activities, overseeing ledgers and reconciliations, and supporting month-end reporting and analysis. You’ll have a keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining accuracy and efficiency across all financial processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee Sales Ledger, Purchase ledger and Credit Control
* Conducting daily bank reconciliations and entering creditor payments.
* Upload daily sales/credits to invoice finance facility.
* Maintain daily cashflow
* Reconcile monthly debtor’s ledger against invoice finance facility.
* Month end journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany journals.
* Maintain fixed asset register.
* Oversee debtor’s ledger and customer retention accounts.
* Calculate Sales Rebates.
* Produce Atradius debt report.
* Monitor credit insurance levels against debt.
* Provide support to the payroll assistant.
* Assisting with month end P&L Reports.
* VAT Reconciliation
* CIS reporting, Sub-contractor statements.
* Administration of employee benefit schemes.
* Maintain Company motor insurance portal.
Key Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in a finance or accounting role with similar responsibilities (manufacturing or engineering background preferred but not essential)
* AAT qualification advantageous but not essential. QBE also considered.
* Exceptional attention to detail and precision in financial data entry and record-keeping.
* Strong organisational and time management, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
* Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems, including Sage Payroll.
* Understanding of purchase ledger/sales ledger processes, including invoice processing and payment reconciliation.
* Understanding of Invoice Finance.
* Analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of account reconciliation and discrepancy resolution.
* A proactive, collaborative approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer
* Opportunities for professional development & sector training.
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Bank Holiday & Christmas shutdown.
To apply, please submit your most up-to-date CV and ensure that your contact details are correct. We aim to review all applications within seven days of being recieved and we will be in touch with shortlisted candidates once this review has taken place.
Although we may not be able to provide individual feedback to everyone, we genuinely appreciate you taking the time to apply and your interest in becoming part of the Northern Industries Group