Company Accountant in Sunderland

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.

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.