12 Month FTC - Management Accountant - UK & Belgium in Liverpool

Company Overview

Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility making the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions. Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and specialty paper & packaging. A Responsible Care® company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company’s global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety.

Description

To provide and communicate relevant and timely management information in order to facilitate improved performance and financial control to support appropriate financial decisions. Provides support to all financial aspects of Aurorium.

Technical Responsibilities

• To lead the timely production of financial results by ensuring timely and accurate entry of financial information into financial systems to assist the management team with the decision‑making process.
• To manage own time to meet the priorities for the month which will be aligned to the achievement of business goals and objectives.
• To provide and suggest areas of process improvement to increase efficiency and reduce operational cost.
• Ensure management accounting approach and preparation of reconciliations is done consistently across the European entities.
• Treasury management and cash forecasting for any given entity to provide detailed reporting of cash to European Finance Director.
• Working with local management accountants and other team members to ensure AR factoring process is done effectively so that cash needs are met.
• Ensure month end close timetable and reporting for the designated region/site is met.
• Completion of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure intercompany accounts are agreed across Europe on a monthly basis and with other entities globally.
• Ensure Bank reconciliations are done on a minimum monthly basis that recognises the level of financial control needed for that account.
• Misc GL postings.
• Ensure accruals and repayments are understood and required supporting documentation is available for review.
• Ensure all VAT and Intrastat returns are accurately prepared and filed on time.
• Working with the Financial Accountant to ensure the smooth delivery of the annual audit for Europe, including US and local reporting requirements.
• Supporting the completion of the annual operating plan (AOP) for all European sites.
• As part of the European finance team, support the development of systems and processes driving automation and efficient use of systems tools available.
• Manage the workload and development of management accounting team.
• Provide ad‑hoc support to the European Finance team.
• To undertake other duties as may be required.

Business Improvement

• Active participation in continuous improvement and other lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Participation in problem solving.
• To take responsibility for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business.
• To assist in the training, mentoring and assessment of other team members.
• To exercise autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance.
• To manage own time to meet the priorities for the month.

Problem Solving and Innovation

• Active participation in continuous improvement activities.
• Participates in problem-solving.
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business.
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members.
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance.

Education & Qualifications

• Qualified accountant CIMA (or other CCAB qualification).

Experience

• Ideally will possess a minimum of 4 years’ accounting experience preferably gained within industry/manufacturing environment.
• Experience of having worked in a shared services type of environment is essential.
• Ideally will have gained experience within a similar manufacturing company, with chemical industry experience being a distinct advantage.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• SAP FI/SD/MM competence.
• MS Dynamics an advantage.
• Advanced Excel skills (V-lookups/Pivot Tables).
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook/E‑mail.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in order to liaise with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and monthly closures.
• Ability to organise work effectively and efficiently – organising and prioritising multiple tasks.

Core Values

• Credible: keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions.
• Outcome-oriented: adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact.
• Driven: passionate about delivering authentic, world‑class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness.
• Empowered accountability: empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standard.