This 8 month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) will support the Financial Controller with their daily responsibilities as they manage a new system implementation. And whilst the future will include more automation of processes, the present involves manual processing, excel and “getting your hands dirty” as a Management Accountant. The role of Management Accountant is diverse with tasks varying from; producing monthly management accounts, leading the external audit, checking payroll, inventory movement, fixed asset counts and invoice discounting. Excel will feature heavily so the successful candidate should be able to create pivot tables and know formulae such as VLOOKUP’s. It’s a small and close knit finance team of four people including this role, so clear communication is critical with a problem solving mindset and a positive attitude. The ability to finish at 12:30pm every Friday provides the ability to improve your work life balance significantly. Your new role (Management Accountant) If you hold high standards of yourself and those you work with, value feedback and enjoy working collaboratively on challenges, you’ll relish this role. Because working within the precision engineering sector means that excellence is the expectation. Key Responsibilities: Weekly cashflow reporting Monthly Management Accounts - variances analysis, profitability and business partnering key stakeholders Reporting and Forecasting - improving results through understanding the actuals, forecasts, risks and opportunities External Audit - being the main point of contact and lead for the business ensuring a successful year end audit Payroll - supporting segregation of duties and checking data accuracy Fixed Assets - support fixed asset counts Leading on the quarterly audit of the invoice discounting facility. This company openly encourages a curious mindset. So if you naturally strive for continuous improvement you’ll enjoy working here. Please note that the majority of people work Monday to Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm or 8am - 5pm with a 12:30pm finish every Friday. Please note other flexible working requests will be considered but please talk to the Consultant as part of your application. Benefits Base salary: £50k (£33,333 on a pro-rata basis of 8 months) WFH: 2 to 3 days p.w. Alcester: 2 to 3 days p.w. Holiday: Holiday allowance is managed on an hourly basis but this will equate to approximately 24 days plus 8 days statutory UK bank holidays Skills and experience to be successful Cashflow management Management Accounts experience including budgeting, forecasting and risk management Business partnering, adding value and constructive challenge External audit A curious mindset and strive for excellence Attention to detail data accuracy Excel The Interview Process Teams call with the FC and/or Finance Director Face to face meeting with the FC, Finance team and a factory tour with a key business partner such as The Operations Director What you need to do now If you want to support this growing business as they implement a new system, please apply. Or contact Jammy Recruitment for more information to make a considered decision. Please note interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly encouraged