Management Accountant | £35,000 - £40,000 | Worksop | £1bn+ Turnover Business

Are you an ambitious Management Accountant looking for a role where you'll have exposure different areas of Finance and work in a fast-paced, thriving Finance team? Maybe you're looking for a role where you're not pigeon-holed and want to make a tangible impact on the business? If so, this role could be the perfect next step for you!

A large UK manufacturer are searching for a Management Accountant to join their team in Worksop! Reporting to the Finance Manager, who has recently stepped up into their role, you'll be responsible for various different areas in finance, with a focus on reporting, costing and overheads, month end accounts, capex control, budgeting and forecasting. This is a nice varied role with plenty for you to be getting on with in a fast paced, but supportive environment and there will be opportunity for you to progress within the business too!

Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial information to meet management and Group Finance deadlines. Report on key financial schedules including P&L, working capital, and capital expenditure forecasts and budgets.
• Cost Management: Account for site overhead costs and drive profit improvement by controlling and reducing these costs in line with financial targets. Prepare overhead cost estimates and oversee the preparation of key financial reports.
• Month-End Processes: Produce month-end overhead accounts, posting accruals and prepayments, and review expenditures with cost centre managers. Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all relevant backups and justifications are in place.
• Capital Expenditure Control: Manage the site's capital expenditure, track projects in the Capex Pipeline, and conduct post-implementation reviews.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Complete annual budget and monthly forecasts for site overheads and capital, explaining variances and working closely with key stakeholders.
• Financial Controls: Improve adherence to the Purchase to Pay cycle, manage customer claims, minimise aged debt, and ensure financial control in the billing process.
• Continuous Improvement: Challenge and remove non-value-adding activities within the finance function, and support the site with ad hoc investigations and projects to improve business performance.

What We're Looking For…

• Qualifications: CIMA/ACCA/ACA finalist, qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Experience: Strong financial/ management accounting experience is a must. Manufacturing experience and SAP experience are desirable but not essential.
• Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a proactive and detail-oriented approach, and the ability to work at pace with good organisational skills.
• Attributes: An ambitious nature, a can-do attitude, and the ability to look at problems from both macro and micro perspectives.

Package:

• Salary of £35,000 - £40,000
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Early finish on Fridays
• Hybrid working with 1 day WFH per week

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