Our client is a dynamic SME Group of companies with interest across Manufacturing, Logistics and Service Industries of around £15m Turnover and forms part of a larger International Group

As part of the companies continued expansion, FRS have been enlisted to assist with the recruitment of a QBE / Part Qualified / Qualified Finance Professional to join the business as Management Accountant / Finance Manager

This role offers Hybrid working and when office based will work from the clients offices ideally situated in Rugby and therefore easily accessible from across Warwickshire / Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.

Reporting into the Financial Controller, this role will offer great support and development operating as the No 2 in a Finance Team of 4

Description

The role of Management Accountant / Finance Manager has been introduced to support the continued growth of 8 Revenue Generating units, across 3 Companies.
This challenging and varied role takes ownership of the operational financial management, providing support to the Financial Controller.
The role requires strong organisation skills and a focused and flexible individual, with a strong track record in management accounting.

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and associated reporting in accordance with Group monthly timetable
• Prepare and review month end journals and co-ordinate the running of the month end close process on the accounting system.
• Investigation and explanation of account variances to budget and expectations
• Balance sheet reconciliations performed on a monthly basis with reconciling items fully investigated and resolved on a timely basis.
• Preparation of 13-week cash-flow forecasts and weekly cashflow variances
• Preparation of weekly performance reporting
• Oversee the integrity of sales and purchase ledgers and processing of sales and purchase invoices and assist with queries as required.
• Supervise the interaction with customers’ third-party ERPs for sales invoicing.
• Supervision of payroll preparation (carried out by the Accounts Assistant), liaison with payroll bureau, review of payroll reports and resolution of queries across all entities.
• To facilitate the financial planning process in conjunction with the Financial Controller and SMT to ensure the timely preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare and update financial pricing models to aid contract discussions between the Financial Controller, SMT and customers.
• Quarterly VAT reporting and reconciliations
• Liaison with auditors and assist with the preparation of tax packs.
• Working closely with the Financial Controller on other ad hoc projects.

The ideal candidate will be
• Working towards AAT / ACA / ACCA / CIMA if not already qualified, those that are QBE will be considered
• At least 4 years previous experience gained in a similar role with experience gained within Manufacturing / Service / Logistics Industries Desirable.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to communicate and business partner with all levels of the business, from shop floor to Director level.
• Strong analytical and logic problem solving skills.
• Excellent Excel skills and the ability to manipulate significant amounts of data.
• Self-motivation and commitment as well as enthusiasm in supporting new processes and change.
In return my client is able to offer Hybrid Working, a varied and progressive role with ongoing support for a excellent Financial Controller.

A competitive basic salary based on experience up to £50,000 plus excellent Benefits and study support for this not already qualified / wishing to study can be offered and ongoing career development can be offered