Job Description

My client is a well-respected business within the manufacturing industry, supplying products to a number of well-known brands within Food and Pharmaceuticals.
Reporting into the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be working with the business for at least 6 months, providing cover across:

• Production of full management accounts for 3 separate companies, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and providing of commentary
• Creation of MI / KPI reports, reviewing Costs, Margins and Sales
• Timely completion of returns to include VAT, Intrastat, EC Sales
• Work closely with external stakeholders / accountants in prep for Audit
• Management of company bank accounts, cash books and petty cash
• Payment of suppliers, Expenses and Invoice Financing, whilst ensuring smooth cash flow
• Ensure the timely closing of Purchase / Sales ledgers at month end
• Daily use of MS Excel, along with Sage and SAP

In return, my client can offer the position on either a Temporary or Fixed Term Contract basis, with excellent rates of pay and an expected duration of around 6 months.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate will have previous experience gained within a similar Accountancy position, coupled with a hands-on approach. Previous experience gained within Manufacturing / FMCG is highly desirable, but not essential.