Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Management Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in financial management, take taking responsibility for preparing, developing, and analysing relevant P&L accounts and Balance Sheets, developing a deep understanding of the actuals whilst being able to clearly identify and explain the root causes of variances to budgets/forecasts..

Responsibilities & duties:

Daily

Production of daily production schedules to enable daily variances to Standards.

Weekly

Short-term forecast P&L, previous weeks comparisons. On time and accurate reporting of weekly financial results, including stock reconciliations, variances to standards, labour variances.
Work with the Financial Controller to establish and to subsequently maintain a weekly cost model to enable reporting of:

GM1 and GM2 at standard Material purchase cost variance Material waste, yield and substitution variances Direct labour variances Purchase Ledger payment run approval. Assist Credit controller with bank reconciliation, IF reconciliation

Monthly

Preparation of monthly management accounts, to include: Journals, prepayments, accruals, fixed asset register/Depreciation. Supplier Statement reconciliation. First draft completion for review by the Financial Controller Reconciliation to weekly reporting and explaining differences. Variances to Budget Balance sheet Recs Ad-hoc reports are required to fulfil the needs of the company. Comply with Company Policy to ensure that adhered on all matters concerning Health and Safety, reporting any breaches as appropriate.
Any other relevant duties required by Management or the Company.

Qualifications

5 GCSES/ O Levels grade A-C (grades 4-9) including English and Maths
AAT Level 4 or equivalent

Experience

2 Years Accounting experience Experience working within a manufacturing environment

Skills & Knowledge

Good interpersonal skills, with attention to detail Good working knowledge of using Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Excel, Outlook) Good understanding of Finance functions and processes. Knowledge of food manufacturing industry.

Behavioural Competencies

Ability to develop strong working relationships at all level Presents information verbally and in writing with clarity and credibility, ensuring the information is suitable for the audience at that time Good interpersonal skills and effective team player Demonstrates good judgement and close attention to detail Ability to work in a structured and methodical manner Demonstrable ability to embrace and adapt to change and work in an agile environment Ability to prioritise own workload whilst managing expectations of others Confident, efficient and professional Tactful, diplomatic and at ease with people at all levels Flexible, committed and proactive
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Employee discount Free parking Life insurance On-site parking
Work Location: In person