Our client, a market leading manufacturing firm based in Lancashire are currently seeking a (newly) Qualified Management Accountant to join their team.

The Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting the financial health and performance of the business by preparing accurate and timely financial and management information. This role is crucial for ensuring robust financial controls, supporting decision-making, and driving efficiency within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Preparation of monthly Management Accounts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Compilation and analysis of Balance Sheets, including full reconciliations of control accounts.
• Reconciliation of key ledger accounts and resolution of discrepancies.
• Preparation of comprehensive Audit Files and liaison with external auditors.
• Development of Cash Flow Forecasts to support short- and long-term planning.
• Management of Fixed Assets, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
• Detailed Overhead and Variance Analysis to support operational and financial decision-making.
• Preparation and posting of Journals, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
• Development and monitoring of Budgets, including variance reporting.
• Submission of VAT and Intrastat Returns in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Support in Year-End Processes, including preparation of Statutory Accounts, Tax Computations, and Audit Schedules.
• Maintenance of Standard Costing Systems and regular updates of Stock Valuations.
• Review and enhancement of Processes and Controls to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Completion of Ad Hoc Projects and Financial Analysis as required by management.
• Calculation of Claims to Suppliers for key materials based on contractual agreements and pricing variances.

They are ideally seeking either a first time mover from practice, with an audit or accounts prep background, alternatively a candidate who has trained in industry, preferably from manufacturing or a related sector (distribution/transport/retail/engineering).

This is a great opportunity to join this hugely successful business in a varied month end accounting role which will help develop your core accounting skills and enable the next step in your career. A base salary of 50 - 55k is available (DOE) - plus hybrid working and other benefits.

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