Company Accountant

​Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

• Competitive starting salary

• Monday – Friday working hours promoting a healthy work/life balance

• Excellent holiday allowance and Christmas shutdown

• Company Pension Scheme

• Death in Service Scheme

• Company laptop and mobile provided

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Onsite free parking

Working Hours;

• Monday to Thursday 7.15am to 4pm or 8am to 4.45pm Friday is 7.30am to 12 or 8am to 12.30pm

The Company you will be working for;

MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our industry leading client on their search to appoint a Company Accountant to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. If  you feel you have the required skill and experience, then please apply for an immediate response!

The Role you will be doing;

Financial Reporting

·       Assist in the preparation of the company’s monthly management accounts by the 7th working day of each month.

·       Assist in the production of the company’s detailed variance analysis and performance reporting by the 9th working day.

·       Jointly maintain the general ledger to ensure financial reporting is accurate and compliant with UK GAAP and Companies Act requirements 

Planning and Forecasting

·       Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and profit plans.

·       Prepare regular financial forecasts and updates.

Financial Control

·       Maintain and strengthen internal control systems to safeguard company assets.

·       Manage fixed asset accounting.

·       Oversee inventory accounting including validation of stock and work in progress (WIP) valuations.

·       Monitor job profitability and review write-offs where necessary. 

Compliance and Statutory Reporting

·       Manage VAT returns, PAYE reporting and statistical reporting obligations.

·       Prepare supporting analysis for statutory accounts and external auditors.

·       Support group reporting requirements to head office.

 Business Support

·       Provide financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.

·       Evaluate financial viability of capital expenditure and revenue projects.

·       Work closely with operational managers to ensure financial targets are achievable and aligned with business strategy.

 Team Management

·       Manage and support payroll, sales ledger and purchase ledger functions.

·       Provide guidance and development support to finance team members.

 Continuous Improvement

·       Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and reporting.

·       Support continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.

 General Responsibilities

·       Participate in management and communication meetings.

·       Comply with company health and safety, environmental and HR policies.

·       Undertake other duties reasonably required within the finance function.

 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

·       Delivery of monthly management accounts by the 7th working day.

·       Delivery of financial performance reports by the 9th working day.

·       Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.

·       Effective financial control and compliance.

 About You; 

Qualifications

·       Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent professional experience. 

Experience 

Essential

·       Experience in management accounting.

·       Experience producing monthly management accounts and financial reports.

·       Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.

·       Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

·       Experience working with ERP or MRP systems (e.g. Syspro, SAP).

·       Experience preparing year-end audit working papers.

·       Experience working to tight reporting deadlines.

 Desirable

·       Experience of VAT, PAYE and HMRC reporting.

·       Experience of inventory accounting and work in progress (WIP) valuation.

·       Experience supervising or mentoring finance staff.

 Skills

·       Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and data analysis.

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·       Ability to interpret complex financial information and present it clearly.

·       Strong organisational and time management skills.

·       Ability to influence and support non-financial managers.

 Personal Attributes

·       High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

·       Proactive and solutions-focused approach.

·       Ability to challenge existing processes and drive improvements.

·       Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

·       Ability to work collaboratively within a management team.