Management Accountant

Job Title:
Management AccountantContract Type:Permanent

Location:
Market Harborough, LeicestershireIndustry:Accountancy & Finance

Salary:
£50,000 - £53,000REF:897587Contact Name:Kate GoodmanJob Published:4 days agoJob DescriptionWe have an exciting position for a management accountant to work for a manufacturing business based in Market Harborough.We are seeking a dynamic and commercially aware candidate who can work with the Managing Director in the production of sound financial information. This role will also include cost analysis to ensure that the organisation is maximising its profitability. To be successful in this role you should possess excellent analytical skills along with the ability to combine different data and calculate profit margins.An aspiration to progress within the organisation will be actively encouraged and supported. This will include early progression to Company Secretary for which full training will be provided.Duties and

Responsibilities:
Production of period management accounts and other financial analysis to support the businessCashflow management and annual budgeting.Management of a small team running Sales and Purchase ledgers, cashbook, payroll and credit controlVAT and PAYE, preparing data for Corporation Tax and R&D tax credit scheme.Balance sheet reconciliationsAnalyse actual labour, raw material, and overhead cost against Standard/Budget reporting on variancesAid in the development of new labour and overhead rates, budget, and forecastsManage company relationships for insurance, banking, auditors and other professional advisors.Skills and experience required:Must be CIMA or ACCA qualifiedProcess manufacturing or assembly industry experience is preferredCommercial acumen and excellent analytical skillsMinimum of 5 years experience in a similar roleStrong MS Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP's)Experience with an ERP system and Sage 50Extremely well organised and self-motivated, with strong interpersonal skills, comfortable with taking the finance lead.Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 8am - 5.15pmFriday 8am - 1pmSalary and benefits:£50,000 - £53,000On-site car parking25 days annual holiday 8 Bank HolidaysCompany bonus scheme - profit basedLife assurance x 5Pension 5%We are employment specialists concentrating on job roles within Office, Sales, Marketing, HR & Training and Accountancy & Finance. We are proud to be an independent recruitment agency helping businesses to employ and hire staff throughout the East Midlands covering Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Rutland and the surrounding areas, especially Market Harborough, Leicester, Lutterworth, Northampton, Corby and Kettering.