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Head of General Ledger

Posted 09 June 2025
Salary Competitive
LocationCramlington
Job type Temporary
Industry Sector TechnicalManufacturing
ReferenceJ139206
Job FunctionSenior Leadership, Purchasing/Procurement

Job description

Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

  • You will be joining a great North-East Manufacturing, with a long and proud history in the Newcastle area.

  • A great team culture that is highly supportive

  • Salary highly competitive.

  • World class on-site employee facilities.

  • A highly secure business with an incredibly strong future.

  • Extremely generous holiday allowance.

  • Flexi scheme

  • Hybrid working available.

  • Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover, and partner life assurance.

  • Healthcare cash plan

  • Subsidised canteen

  • Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers

  • Cycle to Work

  • Gym membership discounts

  • Charity Giving scheme

MTrec’s New Opportunity.

MTrec are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based in Newcastle, who are looking to recruit a new Production Planner to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis working within the Planning department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a successful company that really puts their employees at the heart of their business. In this critical role, they are looking for an individual with a ‘can do’ attitude and can come in and ensure that production is planned effectively to balance the needs of the business, with a focus on productivity and continuous improvement. If this role is of interest to you, then please apply now.

The Job You’ll Do.

  • Monthly reporting to parent company in accordance with Group reporting requirements including achieving all required deadlines.

  • Ensure any new accounting / tax / other finance procedures rolled out by parent company, adhere to local requirements and adapt where required, ensuring that everyone is informed.

  • Ensure successful implementation of any new external accounting or tax standards and regulations, ensuring that everyone is informed.

  • Manage general ledger team.

  • Key user for ERP general ledger

  • Responsible for annual audits /preparation of Statutory accounts

  • Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are complete and accurate. Covering Fixed assets/Expenses/Payroll

  • Ensure all external reporting is completed. VAT/CIS /Intrastat/Government Statistics

  • Provide support to team members.

  • Provide cover and support for Head of shared services as appropriate.

About You;

  • Previous suitable financial management experience is essential.

  • Ability to make decisions.

  • Able to work on own initiative and manage prioritize workload.

  • Experience of managing a small team.

  • Manage projects and implement process improvements.

  • Knowledge or previous experience of using ERP systems

  • Knowledge of current Accounting Standards & practices.

  • Professional accounting qualification.

  • Advanced Excel.

  • Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.

  • Training other finance team members.