Downey Osborne is working in partnership with a well-established, multi-sector manufacturing and engineering group to recruit a Newly Qualified Management Accountant to join their finance team based in Bangor.
This is a great opportunity for a recently qualified accountant looking to step into a commercially focused industry role, gaining broad exposure across management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering within a hands-on environment.
The Benefits
* Flexible working hours through a flexitime arrangement
* Access to employee retail and lifestyle discount platform
* Annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
* Onsite electric vehicle charging facilities
* Secure, free onsite parking available for all staff
* Staff discount scheme across selected products/services
About You
* Recently qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or exam qualified
* Recently trained in practice or industry
* Strong understanding of management accounting and financial reporting
* Experience with month-end processes, reporting and reconciliations
* Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
* Ability to manage deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across departments
About Your New Role
Always:
* Prepare monthly management accounts and key financial reports
* Complete balance sheet reconciliations and ensure integrity of financial data
* Support month-end and year-end close processes
* Deliver accurate reporting to support business decision-making
* Maintain strong financial controls and reporting standards
Often:
* Support budgeting and forecasting cycles
* Carry out variance analysis and provide commentary on performance
* Partner with operational teams to provide financial insight
* Assist with improvements to reporting processes and controls
* Support VAT and other compliance-related reporting requirements
Occasionally:
* Assist with statutory reporting requirements where needed
* Contribute to system and process improvements, including ERP developments
* Support external audits and information requests
* Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and project work
* Build strong working relationships across the wider business
Never:
* Leave a variance unexplained and hope it goes unnoticed
* Bring pineapple pizza to a team lunch and expect universal support.
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