Management Accountant

Axon Moore

Axon Moore are working with a fantastic business in the Rochdale area to appoint a Qualified Accountant. The business has grown to over £30m turnover and now has ambitious plans to grow to £100m over the next five years through a combination of organic growth and acquisition.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the company's day-to-day and monthly financial accounting activities and become one of the key finance contacts across the business. This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for ensuring the integrity of the nominal ledger, producing accurate monthly financial information and supporting the business through an exciting period of transformation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Preparing monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting
  • Managing the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
  • Maintaining the nominal ledger, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Managing VAT, payroll and HMRC submissions, ensuring ongoing compliance
  • Maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
  • Assisting with cash flow forecasting and treasury activities
  • Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Supporting the statutory accounts preparation and acting as a key contact for external auditors
  • Producing financial analysis to support business decision making
  • Continuously improving financial controls, reporting processes and documentation
  • Playing an active role in the implementation and development of Sage 50, whilst contributing towards the future ERP project.
Personal Attributes: 
  • 3+ years’ experience producing monthly management accounts
  • Qualifications such as ACCA, ACA or CIMA are desirable but not essential
  • Previous manufacturing experience would be desirable but not essential
  • Strong nominal ledger and month-end accounting experience
  • Excellent Excel skills and experience using accounting systems, ideally Sage 50
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues
  • A proactive, practical approach to solving problems
  • High attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines
For more information, please get in touch with Harriett Busby at Axon Moore.

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