The Client:
A market leading Manufacturer organisation based in Teesside.
We are recruiting a motivated Management Accountant to bolster the finance team following major growth over the last 5 years and further planned growth in the future. This is an exciting time to be joining the organisation with a large order book in hand and significant appetite and opportunities for further growth.
The Opportunity:
As Management Accountant, you will report into the Finance Manager and you will be considered a key person in the finance team.
You will be accountable for producing accurate financial accounts, forecasts, budgets and analysis which will be used both internally and externally.
There is a solid succession plan for their finance team, the CFO was an apprentice 20 years ago and most of the finance team have grown alongside the business. There currently is 2 Management Accountants and a recently promoted FD who was a previous MA.
Some of the responsibilities for this successful individual would be but not limited to:
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Developing financial analysis and reporting, incl. standardising or automating existing reporting.
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Monitoring and controlling key WIP / Raw Material stocks.
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Owning and generating financial accounts package for a number of sites / business units, incl. preparation of management reports, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory accounts and fixed asset register controls.
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Monitor and reporting on the financial performance of separate business units, incl. working with the factory management to improve cost / utilisation performance.
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Ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
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Systems and controls required to produce accurate financial information.
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Preparing ad-hoc reports if required by Finance and Business management.
The Candidate:
The successful Management Accountant will be/have:
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Be a Part or Qualified Accountant - (CIMA, ACCA)
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Have proven experience in a Management Accountant or related position
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Preferably from a Manufacturing, Chemical or Oil & Gas industry background, but this is definitely not essential
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You will be looking to cut your teeth in the role and grow with the organisation
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Proficient with Microsoft Excel
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Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities whilst still working to a high level of detail
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Excellent if you have used Sage / Sage 200
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Self-motivated and take ownership and see tasks through from start to finish
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Strong analytical, problem-solving and an inquisitive nature
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Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build, develop and influence relationships
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Ability to identify and drive process change and improvement
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Be adaptable, flexible and inquisitive.
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Show desire to review and improve existing processes
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Strong personality to be able to challenge in a professional manner
Please contact for a confidential discussion