I'm looking for a PQ Accountant to strengthen the Finance function of the UK division of an exciting, secure and growing global manufacturing business Supporting and reporting to the Finance Manager (Responsible for the UK function), this role will contribute and support all of the day-to-day functions of a busy Finance department and provide support for the completion of monthly and year end accounts, management reporting into UK Leadership & US parent company and support interesting ad-hoc projects / initiatives This is a varied hands-on role working within a small team, so a can-do attitude and experience of general accounts duties/processing is essential along with a good understanding of management accounting This is an on-site role based in Oldham Key Responsibilities and involvements: Bank transaction processing inc Reconciliations for multiple currency accounts Credit Control management inc liaising with Customer Service, taking a proactive approach to ensure potential issues are resolved in advance of planned despatch Sales Ledger including allocating receipts and reconciliations Purchase Ledger including Invoice processing, matching to GRN/PO, Statement reconciliation Planned Payments and processing Expenses management and processing Fixed Asset Management inc additions/disposals and monthly depreciation calculations Support the Finance Manager with month-end closure inc preparation and processing of Journals for Prepayments/Accruals Maintaining schedules to support the Trial Balance Assist with year-end statutory audit and tax reporting for US based parent company Assist with VAT reporting and reconciliations Management Information production Ad hoc reporting Key Skills, Experiences and Attitudes: PQ Accountant; MAAT or working well towards CIMA or ACCA Experience within a similar role, preferably Manufacturing sector experience with knowledge and experience of Average/Standard Costing Strong Microsoft Excel inc Pivot Tables and Lookups Experience of Microsoft Dynamics Navision is advantageous Ability to prioritise with keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy Experience of working with multiple currency transactions Good understanding of VAT Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels Package: c£40k 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Profit Related Pay scheme Company Pension | Company Sick Pay | Flexibility in working hours and positive and supportive working environment