Job Description

Full job description

MM Engineering is a fast-growing specialist defence engineering company that design, manufacture and install high quality blast and flood defence solutions across the UK and export internationally. With a team of industry experts driven by a passion to provide flood and blast defence products of the highest quality we have over twenty years' experience designing and delivering bespoke flood defence products to protect our customers' assets.

Roles & Responsibilities

Having grown quickly over the past few years we are looking for Finance Manager to join our team who can play a key role in the finance function. They will be responsible for the day-to-day management of company finances, coordinate a growing accounts team, produce monthly and annual financial reports, assist with the implementation of a new ERP system and support the wider business operations. Reporting into a Head of Finance, IT & Procurement.

Key responsibilities

Day-to-day management of accounts department and all related activities Production of monthly financial packs (P&L, Balance Sheet etc.) Financial and data analysis for project and performance reporting Balance Sheet reconciliations with analysis and supporting evidence Production and submission of VAT and CIS returns Monthly management of prepayment, accrual and WIP schedules Management of the fixed asset register Daily cash flow management including bank reconciliations and credit control Managing a team of three (equivalent of two full time) supporting staff Monthly supplier management and payment run processing Monthly stock review and reporting Proactive approach to process and reporting improvement Monthly payroll processing of approx. 40 direct employees Support ad-hoc projects and other work Supporting the annual budget and forecasting Assist with compliance matters as they arise

Qualifications

You will have a combination of technical qualifications and relevant experience:

Degree in Accounting or AAT ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified but will consider Part Qualified

Job Function Technical Knowledge and Skills

Good IT skills (Excel in particular) Familiarity with ERP systems (Manufacturing/construction/Epicor/Sage 200 related desirable) Ability to work to deadlines, multi-task and prioritise Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role Experience within manufacturing or construction industries desirable

Personal Attributes

Inquisitive with a problem-solving mindset Experience of change (desirable) Very driven to achieve solutions and improvement Confident with strong communication skills Able to demonstrate excellent organisation Commercial awareness and ability to interpret data meaningfully
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year + discretionary annual bonus

Benefits:

Discretionary annual bonus 30 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) Company pension On-site parking Gym Membership New ERP System training
Work Location: Office based with potential to be hybrid in future

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Gym membership On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Port Talbot, SA12 7BR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Finance Manager or accountant: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Port Talbot, SA12 7BR