Job Description

The Opportunity:

We're looking for an

immediately available

Accountant with strong manufacturing sector experience to step into a key role as

UK Finance Manager.

Joining a fast-paced, dynamic business, you'll take ownership of UK legal entity reporting, support operational teams with stock and production management, lead variance analysis, strengthen financial controls, and manage a small finance team. This is a high-impact role with the potential for longer-term opportunities.

Principal Accountabilities:

Production of Month End Accounts for 2 Entities

Work within tight reporting deadlines Journals including Fixed Assets, Royalties, VAT, Interco Recharges, Accruals / Prepayments, Payroll Margin Analysis Thorough analysis and summary of Overhead spend v prior periods and Budget/ Forecast Manufacturing Variances including Scrap, PPV, Absorption Balance Sheet Reconciliations including Intercompany Balances, GRNI, AR, AP, Stock (inc Cut Off) and Bank

Manufacturing

Standard Cost Updates - individual and annual update for BOM and Labour and Overhead Rate Calculation including efficiency calculations Variance Analysis - PPV, Scrap/ Waste, Absorption Stock Control - working with Operations to ensure stock integrity via stock counts Stock Provisioning Monthly Group Profit in Stock Calculation

VAT

UK 2 Entity Group VAT Registration IDS UK Germany VAT Registration Monthly Vat Journal and Reconciliation Monthly VAT Return Calculation and Submission

Payroll

Liasing with HR to provide information to External Outsourced Payroll Provider (CINTRA) for Payroll Calculation Summarise monthly movements and highlight exceptions to Head of Finance for approval and payment Monthly Payroll Reconciliations - HMRC liability, Pension etc P11d, PSA submissions

Others

Capex Tracking: Track and report monthly capital expenditure against the budget to keep the business on course. UK Audit: Budgeting & Forecasting 1 Direct Report

Skills, Knowledge & experience:

Relevant industry experience

ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent) Strong previous experience working within manufacturing companies Experience dealing with all aspects of accounting for production / stock Experience in variance analysis in ERP systems is favorable

Skills & Knowledge

Understanding of stock / manufacturing costing using different methods Logical / rigorous approach to analysis and decision making Ability to communicate effectively with non-financial colleagues Good Excel skills Ability to work out how a finance system is valuing stock, and structure any new set up to ensure the system is working as desired Ability to establish and maintain a strong control environment Ability to take a complex issue and break it down into simple actions and plans

Our Values:

Embrace the unknown

- every big idea starts with a bold, fundamental question: What If?

Passion for people

- our people are our greatest asset and fuel our success in service of humanity.

Collaborate for success

- we put team before self to achieve the unexpected with transparency, accountability and integrity.

Partner with purpose

- we inspire new paths with customers to accelerate positive outcomes.

Benefits:

We truly believe in taking care of our people and valuing them. Not only will you be stepping into a role that matters, working in an environment where our employees' career and wellbeing can flourish - you are also provided with a variety of benefits to support you.

What you can look forward to:

25 days holiday + bank holidays + holiday purchase scheme (purchase a further 5 days.) Enhanced private company pension, IDS contribute up to 5% of your annual salary. 50% contribution to your private healthcare cover for either single or family plans. Employee Assistance Platform, providing you and your family with access to wellbeing resources and therapy. Life insurance at 2x your annual salary. Employee Benefits Platform, offering a wide range of salary sacrifice options including childcare, cycle-to-work schemes. Enjoy exclusive discounts with over 200 retailers, helping you save on everyday essentials, special purchases and travel! Sports and social club - a subsidised membership scheme offering four fun activities each year. Skillsoft learning and development platform, offering a wide range of modules to tailor your personal growth Free on-site parking Discretionary annual bonus Complementary tea, coffee, fruit and season treats

We are committed to supporting your career development and providing a number of incentives and rewards to recognise the value of your contributions: