Assistant Management Accountant

3 weeks ago


Ellesmere Port Cheshire, United Kingdom Argent Energy Limited Full time

Argent Energy

Backed by Swire, Argent Energy is a leading European waste-based biodiesel producer with a vision to help decarbonise transport worldwide. We believe in using waste materials only and continuously search for new waste to be turned into higher value products. We invest in people and their development as well as R&D to drive innovation in products, technologies and operational excellence. We have sites in England, Scotland and Amsterdam.

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this job is to produce insightful financial analysis of business performance that can be used to make timely interventions or support commercial decisions.Working as part of a team, this role will contribute to the production of consolidated reports and regular forecasts of expected outcomes for the group. The role will play a part in the annual budgeting process, collating data from business partners to create a budget that supports the business goals and long-term strategy. This is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Operational Activities

  • Supporting Senior Management accountant with regular and ad-hoc reporting requirements, and processing of data.
  • Working with assigned business partners to develop an understanding of departmental goals, then translating these into financial targets and budgets.
  • Building the annual budget for nominated shared service departments and securing buy-in from key stakeholders.
  • Generating standardised management reports for the Group, to be delivered to the Operational Business Partners, that provide insightful performance analysis in a timely manner.
  • Developing skills to utilise the ERP system and other supporting tools to automate as much reporting as possible, freeing up more time for analysis.
  • Meeting with support services partners on a regular basis to build successful relationships, resulting in better business knowledge and increased commercial acumen.
  • Collaborating with other team members to maintain a high performing finance function.
  • Seeking opportunities to continually develop skills and management accounting expertise.

Health and Safety

  • Ensure a thorough knowledge of your Health & Safety responsibilities.
  • Always wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.
  • Always strive to work in a manner safe to yourself and others and report any hazards immediately.
  • Ensure all staff and visitors operate in compliance with Safety regulations.
  • Full responsibility for the safety of team members.

Company Initiatives:

  • Take responsibility for the health and safety of yourself and others whilst at work and to comply with the Company’s policies and legislation
  • Support company initiatives and demonstrate Argent values.
  • To comply with all legal, regulatory and statutory obligations applicable to the role.
  • Participate in training and personal development activities as required
  • Be flexible in undertaking the duties and responsibilities attached to your role; carry out any other reasonable tasks as required by the Company.

Our Benefits

  • 33/22/4 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
  • Medicash
  • Enhanced Company Sick Pay
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Enhanced Company pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
  • Flexible Hours and Hybrid Working Policies

Qualifications/ Knowledge & Experience

Qualifications

  • Qualified or part-qualified in a recognised accountancy qualification (desirable)

Specific Knowledge, Experience & Skills

  • Management accounting experience gained in a process manufacturing industry e.g. chemicals or oils is desirable, but not essential
  • Experience of working with business partners in an engineering or production management role is desirable, but not essential

Knowledge:

  • Previous use of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
  • Use of all Microsoft Office packages with strong Excel skills

Skills

  • Good communication skills – able to interpret complex financial data and explain it simply.
  • Evidence of initiative – self-starter, developing new ways of reporting or analysing data.
  • Analytical skills – comfortable working with large amounts of data from multiple sources.
  • Interpersonal skills – able to form successful working relationships.
  • Reporting skills – produce quality analysis or output that is meaningful to recipients.
  • Ability to operate calmly under pressure.
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