Michael Page Finance
As Management Accountant you will be supporting the Head of Finance in the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting across the UK, US and ROI businesses. This will include assisting with management accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, audit support and compliance activities, whilst working closely with the wider finance team to improve reporting quality and efficiency.
Client Details
This opportunity is with a well established and growing manufacturing business based in Elland, which is part of a large group of companies.
Description
Management Accounting and Reporting
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Assist with month-end close processes.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
- Produce variance analysis and commentary.
- Assist in the preparation of board and management reporting packs.
- Support reporting across UK, US and ROI entities.
Analysis & Business Support
- Analyse financial performance and trends.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Assist with profitability and cost analysis.
- Support KPI reporting and business performance monitoring.
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis as required.
Audit, Compliance & Controls
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Support external audit processes.
- Assist with VAT, tax and other compliance requirements.
- Support the maintenance of strong financial controls.
- Assist with finance process improvements.
Finance Team Support
- Supporting with supervising an Accounts Assistant
- Work closely with the Head of Finance on reporting and finance projects.
- Collaborate with the wider finance team across UK, US and ROI operations.
- Provide support and cover for other finance functions where required.
- Assist with implementation of new systems, processes and automation initiatives.
Profile
To apply for this position you do not need experience of all of the above duties. However, you will ideally have or be studying an accounting qualification, such as ACCA, CIMA or AAT, and you must have / be:
- Previous experience preparing management accounts.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Proactive and a self starter
- Strong communication skills
Job Offer
Our client is offering:
- £35,000 – £40,000 (dependent upon experience)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Perk box
- The potential to progress in the future to Finance Manager / Controller
- Social events with finance and the wider business
- Tech scheme
- Study support for ACCA or CIMA
- Standard hours are 8:30-5 Mon-Thursday, and 8:30-4 on Fridays, but you could slightly vary your start and finish hours.
- Ad hoc home working, but this is not a hybrid role
- Free onsite parking
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