Job description Hours : 9am - 5pm and 2pm finish on Fridays Location : Winsford We're working with a fantastic manufacturing business in Winsford that's looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment. Summary and purpose of position: To provide full operational support to the Head of Finance and the Finance Department by carrying out duties as required ensuring achievement of the Department/Company functions, objectives and deadlines. Also acting as deputy in the absence of the Head of Finance, supporting the senior management team. Duties and Responsibilities: Lead the preparation of the Monthly Management Accounts. Manage the credit control function - responsible for the reconciliation of Customer accounts, chasing and allocation of cash payments, resolving issues with overdue invoices and liaising with the Quality/Sales/Logistics Departments to resolve debit note queries. Prepare and process monthly journals including for stock, depreciation, loan interest, prepayments, accruals, maintenance spares and tooling. Control the general ledger, through housekeeping and month end reconciliations. Assist with developing cost centre reporting in partnership with operational departments. Assist with the preparation of cash flow forecasts. Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts. Assist with updating and developing the product costing system Assist with the year end close and provision of information to external auditors Assist in new projects and system implementations. Person Specification - Competencies, skill and experience: AAT level 4 or above required, ideally working towards a professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA) Excellent organisational skills & attention to detail Computer literate - must have advanced Excel skills Quality driven / orientated Able to work on own initiative & as part of a team