Management Accountant

Management Accountant – North Tyneside

Kelburn Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be assisting this market leading organisation with the recruitment of a Management Accountant.

My client, a manufacturing organisation with a small finance team, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join their team in this full time and permanent position.

The role will see the successful applicant reporting into the Financial Controller, working in a fast paced environment with responsibilities including preparation of month end accounts and analysis of stock.

Duties:

Preparation of monthly management accounts to review stage
Ensuring month end ledgers are balanced and closed by department heads
Managing monthly cut off process with regards to sales and purchases
Maintaining fixed asset register
Review monthly stock reports balances and valuations
Variance analysis on sales, margins and overheads
Production of detailed analysis and reports on overheads
Assisting with management of company expenses
Review of R&D claims, budgets against actual expenditure and forecasted expenditure
Approve and manage all intercompany recharges and balances
Quarterly VAT returns
Preparation of monthly reporting pack to review stage and associated variance analysis
Assisting with year-end procedures including completion of statutory accounts to review stage
Management of corporation tax using Microsoft Excel
Liaison with Company Auditors during process
Reporting into Financial Controller
Other accounting projects when required

Person Specification:

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT)
Strong IT skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Sage 200 would be preferred
Excellent communication skills
Able to work in a fast paced environment and meet strict month end deadlines
Knowledge and understanding of company statutory responsibilities
Experience in manufacturing industry would be preferential

Successful candidates will be contacted with-in five days of applying.