Management Accountant

On-site in Cheshire·Added 8 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page UK

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Overview

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 a year
About £3,290 - £3,540 a month after tax.
Contract: Permanent contract

Skills

Nice to have

Excel

Requirements

ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified.
Minimum 5 years' experience in an accounting or finance role.
Previous management or supervisory experience.
Essential manufacturing experience.
Strong understanding of month-end reporting, management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
Good knowledge of journals, accruals, prepayments and double-entry bookkeeping.
Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP and VLOOKUP; Dynamics 365 experience preferred.
Experience with inventory accounting, stock control, costing and ERP systems within a manufacturing environment.
Highly organised, deadline-focused and able to communicate effectively with both finance and operational teams.

Pay & benefits

Salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000, dependent on the level of experience.
Performance-related bonus scheme.
Option for some hybrid working arrangements.

The role

Summary

You'll play a key role in ensuring the day-to-day financial operations run smoothly. This permanent role involves preparing financial reports, analysing data, and supporting strategic business decisions.

Progression opportunity
Manufacturing Experience

About Our Client

It would suit an established finance professional who is keen to take their next development step within a fast-paced operational environment.

Job Description

Own the month-end close process, preparing management accounts, financial reports and variance analysis.
Produce accurate P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and supporting financial information.
Maintain accurate ledgers, journals, reconciliations and fixed asset records.
Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking activities and cash flow reporting.
Review and control balance sheet reconciliations, resolving outstanding items promptly.
Support inventory accounting, stock reconciliations and manufacturing cost reporting.
Ensure compliance with VAT, audit requirements, internal controls and SOX standards.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial controls and reporting efficiency.

The Successful Applicant

ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified.
Minimum 5 years' experience in an accounting or finance role.
Previous management or supervisory experience.
Essential manufacturing experience.
Strong understanding of month-end reporting, management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
Good knowledge of journals, accruals, prepayments and double-entry bookkeeping.
Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP and VLOOKUP; Dynamics 365 experience preferred.
Experience with inventory accounting, stock control, costing and ERP systems within a manufacturing environment.
Highly organised, deadline-focused and able to communicate effectively with both finance and operational teams.

What's on Offer

Salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000, dependent on the level of experience.
Performance-related bonus scheme.
Option for some hybrid working arrangements.

About Michael Page UK

Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.

Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.