Management Accountant

Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business in Scunthorpe. Reporting to the Financial Controller the role of Management Accountant is to provide effective support to the Financial Controller, be an integral part of the finance function, maintain financial policies and management information systems. This is an excellent opportunity to really make the role your own and join the organisation during an exciting growth phase.

THE ROLE:
Produce monthly Profit and Loss statement for the production facility and associated businesses.
Analyse production and P&L variances to standard - Budget and Forecast.
Produce analysis of scrap, material, labour, and production overhead cost.
Analyse Gross profit.
Analysis of production and trading results.
Monthly WIP analysis.
Assist in month end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary.
Inventory analysis of materials and finished goods.
Manufacturing output monthly review.
Monthly review of in-transit orders.
Analyse cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories.
Provide input for standard cost update including material prices, overhead absorption rates.
Overhead absorption rates review.
Check that accruals for production overhead cost have been posted and variances explained.
Check that GRNI has been fully reviewed and additional GRNI accruals have been posted.
Check with finance team that all stock and material entries have been processed.
Actively pursue resolution of any system issues.
Provide necessary production input for Budgets and Forecasts.
Provide budgetary input for capital expenditure.
Year End tasks - Liaison with auditors - processing schedules and analysis as required.
Assist with preparation of the year end accounts pack.

THE CANDIDATE:
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, analytical and numerical abilities.
Ability to reconcile complex accounts, ability to research, compile, analyse and interpret data.
Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
Effective time management and organisational skills, ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills.
Able to adapt to new systems, and analyse them.
Qualified, Part Qualified or QBE (manufacturing experience preferred)

THE BENEFITS
Pension
25 days holiday plus stats

THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer