At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare financial reports, manage budgets, and support strategic decisions.
- Company: Join an industry-leading company with a focus on work-life balance.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, excellent holiday allowance, and remote work options.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture with opportunities for career growth and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
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
The Company you will be working for
MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our industry leading client on their search to appoint a fully Qualified 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
- Prepare monthly management accounts by the 7th working day of each month.
- Produce detailed variance analysis and performance reporting by the 9th working day.
- Provide financial commentary and recommendations to the senior management team.
- 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
- Essential
- Fully 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.
Qualified Accountant in Sunderland employer: MTrec
Join a leading company that values its employees with a competitive salary, excellent work/life balance, and a supportive work culture. With opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and employee assistance programme, this role as a Qualified Accountant offers a rewarding career in a dynamic environment.
