Management Accountant in Armagh

Your new company Hays are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and long-established manufacturing business based in County Armagh. Renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation and continuous improvement, this market-leading organisation continues to invest in both its people and operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Management Accountant to join a collaborative finance team within a fast-paced production environment, offering genuine career development and exposure to key business decision-making. Your new role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in delivering timely and accurate financial information to support operational and strategic decision-making across the business. Key responsibilities will include: Preparation of monthly management accounts within reporting deadlines Completion of balance sheet reconciliations Detailed variance analysis against budgets and forecasts Preparation and analysis of weekly and monthly KPI reporting Assisting with monthly forecasts, projections and annual budget preparation Responsibility for VAT submissions and statutory returns Providing cover across Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions when required Supporting the development and enhancement of management information and financial systems Building strong working relationships with stakeholders across finance, operations and senior management teams What You'll Need to Succeed Part-qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA, IATI qualified, or qualified by experience Previous experience within a management accounting or finance role Strong Excel skills with confidence analysing financial data Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to work effectively within a close-knit team environment Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving Desired ERP system knowledgeAdvanced Excel capabilities Experience analysing manufacturing or production variances What you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits package Excellent fleixble working arrangements Enhanced annual leaveComprehensive Healthcare Plan, including cover for dependent children Company pension scheme with life assurance Health and wellbeing programme Exposure to a successful and growing manufacturing business Strong team culture and supportive working environment Excellent opportunities for professional development and progression What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: management accountant accountant qualified accountant part qualified accountant Benefits: Competitive TPBN1_NI