At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage month-end accounts, improve processes, and support the finance team.
- Company: Join a dynamic PE-backed manufacturing business near Blackpool.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Great exposure to finance functions and potential career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-growth environment with hands-on experience.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Sowena Group are partnered with a PE backed Manufacturing business based on the outskirts of Blackpool in their search for a Management Accountant. This role offers a great opportunity for a newly Qualified ACA to transition into industry or a qualified ACCA/CIMA to make a move into a high growth business and make a real impact under a brilliant FC.
The Role
This role will offer a well-rounded exposure to the finance function as a whole including full ownership of the month end and year end accounts with a very hands-on focus on process improvement and supporting the junior finance team. There will also be some commercial aspects including business partnering, budgeting & forecasting and additionally supporting with the Audit. This, in addition to potentially being involved in a future exit will offer the right candidate the ability to gain huge amounts of exposure and development internally and have a real impact on the business.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for producing the month end management accounts for the group
- Variance analysis and commentary of the monthly results
- Monthly balance sheet production and reconciliations
- Improve month end processes and cut down timetable
- Calculate monthly/quarterly customer and supplier rebate claims
- Create and submit all group company VAT returns
- Produce weekly flash P&L reports and lead internal call
- Produce ad hoc analysis depending on the business needs
- Assist with the annual audit process and liaising with external auditors to produce information and resolve queries
- Assist with annual corporation tax information production
- Produce annual R&D credit claim
- Business partnering with other department in the company
- Develop an assistant accountant in the finance team
Requirements
- Fully Qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
- Good communication skills, especially to non finance colleagues
- Experience of an audit process
- Knowledge of Statutory accounts (preferable not essential)
- Experience of an accounting system (preferably Sage but not essential)
This role offers a Hybrid working pattern of 2 days on site and flexible hours.
Management Accountant in Burnley employer: Sowena Group
Sowena Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment on the outskirts of Blackpool where newly qualified accountants can thrive. With a strong focus on employee development, this PE-backed manufacturing business provides ample opportunities for growth and hands-on experience in finance, alongside a supportive culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. The hybrid working model and flexible hours further enhance work-life balance, making it an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
