My client is currently seeking a permanent Management Accountant for their Crediton location. The successsful candidate will have worked in a similar role within Manaufacturing and be able to hit the ground running. This is a permanent, Stable position within a growing local company. Job Description: Provide line management and leadership of the Finance team. Motivate and lead finance team members by clarifying roles and providing helpful feedback Maintain, control and optimise the ERP system for all financial and business processes. Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations. Prepare timely monthly management accounts for the company accountants Review DME monthly management accounts in accordance with accounting policies. Manage company cash flow through monitoring transactions and by reviewing analysis to improve cash management in the company. Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed and reported. This includes sales, purchases, payroll and all nominal ledgers. Manage Credit Control ensuring there are customer credit checks, setting credit limits, monitoring of aged debts and collection of outstanding amounts. Manage Finance team routine activities including payroll generation, staff expenses, P11Ds, PAYE settlement agreements and reconciliations. Ensuring adhere to HMRC regulations. Maintain control accounts including Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, PAYE and VAT. Providing technical support and advice to all on-site companies regarding VAT and PAYE. Develop and improve financial systems and management information. Prepare annual statutory accounts documentation for Audit purposes. Maintain internal controls across the business and maintain a culture of process improvement. Assist the Head of Finance to coordinate, and enforce systems, policies, and procedures. Maintain a safe and secure work environment. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed. Assist Head of Finance on projects including Costing, integration with new ERP system, Improving processes. Essential An Accountant with significant experience in fulfilling the complete range of financial management processes An understanding of the complexities of finance management, ideally with some experience within the manufacturing sector A strong IT skill set is essential including previous experience of Information Systems Management, in which you will have gained knowledge of ERP system implementation and optimisation Strong communication and interpersonal skills Critical thinking, sound problem solving skills, analytical skills and use of initiative Experience in effectively managing a small team Strong personal organisation skills are required with experience in meeting regular accounting deadlines Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an employment agency for this vacancy ADZN1_UKTJ