Job Description

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of regular management reports and business KPIs to strict deadlines including daily sales forecast and operational reports
• Reconciling and analysing purchase price variances
• Preparation of the weekly forecast
• Analysis of operational variance reports for submission to the Senior Management Team
• Producing the weekly and monthly Management accounts
• Monthly review and clear down of POs.
• Maintaining and updating the Standard Costs
• Completion of month end journals
• Assist the Finance Manager with management/financial reporting and analysis, forecasting, and ad hoc reporting and analysis as required from time to time

This is a permanent role paying between £28,000 - £33,000 depending on experience, plus pension and holidays and the working hours are 8.00 am - 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

AAT or CIMA qualified and/or studying for CIMA qualification. Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel - VLOOKUP, pivot tables, sumif etc. The ideal Candidate must have an aptitude for Management Accounts, a can-do /pro-active approach, possess a positive attitude and display the ability to identify solutions to problems. You will be providing analysis through effective Business Partnering with key stakeholders, so the ability to communicate effectively to enable understanding of the P&L is vital. Previous experience in manufacturing is essential as is previous exposure to ERP/MRP systems. If you are a Management Accountant with strong costing experience and are looking for a new career opportunity then this could be the ideal role for you.