Management Accountant

Industry leading manufacturing company is seeking an ambitious and motivated management accountant at their Warrington location to add to a growing finance function.

Client Details

Established over 75 years ago my client has become one of the leading manufacturers in their chosen field.

Specialising in FMCG they have a range of industry leading products that have seen the company to great success.

They are an international brand and with a UK turnover in excess of £15m they are expanding rapidly in this new market.

With over 50 staff at their UK location they are primed for expansion and this is an exciting time to join a growing company in an exciting market

Description

The successful Management Accountant will be expected to;

*To complete the Management Accountant consolidation process, including month end, budgeting and forecasting processes.

*Production & distribution of management accounts packs & other related reports including thorough review of all material variances.

*Supporting Budget holders and the Financial Reporting function in understanding cost centre spend, with additional reporting as required.

*Provide detailed reports for Re forecasts, Budgeting, and Month end.

*Management and preparation of monthly journals to ensure that all overhead costs are accurate & reflective

*Review of overhead costs with appropriate cost transfers, accruals & prepayments

*Regular liaison with Group to ensure all information requirements are satisfied on a timely basis

*Support the Financial Reporting team throughout the year end audit process and liaise with external auditors as required

*Look to continuously improve the processes operated on an ongoing basis, making appropriate improvement suggestions to line managers.

*Ensuring that the balance sheet/trial balances of all reporting entities are appropriately monitored & controlled and all risk fully visible.

*Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role

Profile

The successful candidate will be/have;

*Part or final stages (CIMA/ACCA) or qualified by experience.

*Attention to detail is essential

*Management experience

*Organised approach to work with good time management skills

*Analytically minded

*Able to deal with change positively

*Strong project management, analytical, organisational and problem solving skills and abilities

*Strong MS Office skills

*Possess strong communication skills

Job Offer

This role will offer a competitive package;

*Salary based around 30-35k

*Study package offering tuition, study leave, exam payments, membership costs and increments on salary depending on level passed

*Internal mentoring system and cross training across the accountancy function

*25 days holiday + bank holidays

*Pension

*Flexible benefits scheme offering, health care, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme etc

*Free Parking / Easy transport links