Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a successful manufacturing company based in Crewe, to recruit an experienced Management Accountant. Reporting to the Financial Controller you play a pivotal role in the smooth operation of the finance function.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus BH.
• Pension scheme
• Health care plan
• Free Parking
• Staff discount
• Hybrid working available if required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate sales forecasts.
• Manage the month end sales close process.
• Lead and prepare the weekly sales order monitoring for management meetings.
• Prepare accurate profit analysis.
• Preparation and posting of monthly direct costing and revenue journals.
• Monitor gross profitability, providing direct feedback for improvement.
• Assist and investigate commercial pricing activity in line with company policy.
• Prepare monthly P&L departmental reports.
• Provide structured costing reports.
• Support the preparation of monthly and annual forecasting and budget reports.
• Assist the Financial Controller in cashflow planning and treasury management.
• Assist where necessary in the statutory audit of the financial statements to ensure timely completion and submission of the financial statements.
• Lead the introduction of new process and controls around customer onboarding and order book management.

Skills Required:

• CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• A strong pro-active approach and active to finding a solution.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to prioritise their workload.
• Excellent IT skills: MS Office incl. Excel, Pivot tables and other functions.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.