The Opportunity: My client, a global manufacturing business in Darlington is seeking a Management Accountant to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced international industrial business, with excellent progression opportunities. Main duties/responsibilities: As the Management Accountant, you will be responsible for:
* Analyse overhead data to establish trends, overspends and costs gaps. Work with local management to improve data
* Development of monthly operational performance information. Identifying operational losses to allow the business to make operational improvements
* Review Overhead Spend vs Budget + Forecast, + approve / reject requisitions through cost committee
* Consolidate overhead forecast ready for forecast review
* Weekly & Monthly reporting of key financial data Management Team
* Developing working capital improvement opportunities
* Preparation of the audit packs (internal & external) with face discussions with the relevant audit teams
* Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ability to explaining the rational behind each balance held
* Preparation of forecast as well as Business Plans and Budget - P&L and B/S
* Standardisation and simplification of processes.
You will be/have: As the Management Accountant you will be/have:
* Part Qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) or Qualified By Experience;
* Excellent attention to detail;
* Able to analyse and interpret data;
* Ability to manage most aspects of month-end close and reporting;
* Excellent communication skills; and
* A positive and approachable demeanour.
Benefits: As the Management Accountant, you will be entitled to:
* Salary up to £48k;
* 25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays (increases with length of service);
* Matched pension up to 8%;
* Hybrid working; and
* Various additional benefits