Management Accountant

Permanent | £40,000 per annum

We are delighted to be working exclusively for this ambitious business which has major growth plans over the next 5 years. This is a new role that will report to the FD with close contact to the MD and requires a talented management accountant who is a whizz on Excel and possesses a restless curiosity in financial data.

As their new Management Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the MD & management team to allow them to make informed decisions based on the clear and insightful data and information you provide. As a business with big plans for growth they offer development for a career focused individual.

The job

• Production of accurate and well-presented management accounts, forecasts and variance analysis in line with defined timescales.
• Provide accurate and sound management reporting to assist with key decision making.
• Review of daily operational KPIs prior to circulation.
• Process journals including calculation of accruals and prepayments.
• Support quarterly sales review process highlighting plans, volumes movements, spikes, identifying, tracking, and minimizing risks on stock exposure.
• Work closely with the Sales and Marketing departments to implement and execute pricing strategy.
• Work closely with the Operations Team to produce regular cost and shop floor efficiency analysis.
• Work closely with Group Finance to ensure standardised reporting and analysis formats.
• Track the procurement performance and analysis of stock turnover and perpetual Stock Control process.
• Ad-hoc finance projects.

The person specification

• Recently Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and providing accurate management information.
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word.
• Prior experience of working in a busy finance department.
• Proven experience in developing new processes and procedures.
• Ability to communicate detailed and complex information effectively and professionally to a wide range of people.
• Ability to solve problems using initiative and creativity; identify and propose both practical and innovative solutions.
• Ambitious, driven, and dynamic.
• Eager to work with a forward thinking, passionate MD.
• Keen on continuous development.
• Evidence of ability to undertake and deliver projects.
• Experience of Sage Line 50 and Sage Payroll.

Salary & benefits

The salary for this role is circa £40,000 – however there is flexibility for an outstanding candidate.

The next step

To discuss this role further please email karen@sitka.wales in the first instance with your CV.