Currently working with well established food manufacturer based in Manchester that requires a Management Accountant to work in their fast paced environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Production of timely and accurate Management Accounts
Lead the month end routines
Labour Variance analysis.
Material Variance analysis.
Review of all new costings and margin.
Calculation of accruals and prepayments to appropriate level.
Managing pension, payroll taxes and deductions.
VAT submissions and compliance.
Assist in the generation of profit improvement informatics by undertaking P&L Analysis - Highlighting trends. Comparison against prior year and budget. Relaying and explaining to management both on a historical and forward looking basis
Sales Variance and Margin Analysis.
Balance Sheet control and reconciliations.
Apply operational controls and identify areas for improvement/ weakness and suggest changes as appropriate
Generate ad-hoc information to support the analysis of business performance.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Preferably 2 years plus post qualification experience although QBE candidates considered with exceptional experience
Experience of working within a manufacturing environment
Good Communicator and have the ability to explain complicated information in a way that is understandable to non-financial team members
Be dynamic and able to cope with a fast paced environment
Commercially focused
Prepared to support and develop best in class reporting and presentation
Positive attitude and able to deal with challenge and change
Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment
Diligence in performing appointed tasks as prescribed
Ability to carry out detailed work without losing focus upon wider objectives
Excellent organisation and time management skills.
If you would like more information about this management accountant position then please contact Marcus Pratt on 0161 240 7462 or email Marcus@robertwalters for a confidential conversation