We are delighted to be assisting a valued client to find a talented and experienced accountant with a strong practical understanding of a manufacturing finance environment for a minimum of six months.
If you have an eye for detail and genuinely enjoy the nuts and bolts of manufacturing accounts, this could be a great opportunity to join an experienced, close-knit finance team in a busy and upbeat environment.
You’ll be joining at an important time for the business, providing additional expertise and support through a particularly busy period. This is very much a hands‑on role for someone happy to roll their sleeves up, work across different areas of finance and quickly become part of the team.
The Job
- Support preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
- Assist with month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and variance analysis
- Input financial information into the group consolidation system, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met
- Support preparation of rolling forecasts, budgets and ad hoc financial reporting
- Provide practical business partnering support across the operation
- Support transactional finance processes where required
- Work closely with finance and operational colleagues to provide accurate and useful financial information
- Provide continuity and additional support during a period of systems and business change
- Get involved across the finance function wherever your knowledge and experience can add value
Person Specification
- Professional accounting qualification, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent is desirable
- Strong practical accounting experience gained within manufacturing or a similar operational environment
- Good understanding of management accounts, month-end processes, reconciliations and financial reporting
- Experience of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
- Self-motivated, proactive and happy to take a hands‑on approach
- Confidence managing multiple priorities in a busy environment
- Strong business partnering skills
- Comfortable working through change and adapting as business priorities evolve
- Genuine team player who enjoys being part of a close‑knit working environment
Salary & Benefits
- Salary up to £55,000, with potential flexibility for an outstanding candidate
- Competitive holiday allowance
- Early finish on Fridays
- Supportive, experienced and close‑knit team environment
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