Management Accountant

Are you a Part-Qualified Management Accountant who thrives in a fast-moving business?

Rotheram Carrington Financial Recruitment
 is recruiting for a Management Accountant, for a very well-established manufacturing Company based near Chester/North Wales. This is a newly created role for a 'Hands On' Management Accountant to report to the Finance Manager, offering progression. Overall, the business turns over in the region of £165m and is part of a larger international Group. This is a really exciting time to join this business, with exposure to a diverse business, and continuous projects to get involved in.

Our Client is seeking someone inquisitive and who will challenge the status quo.

Responsibilities will include:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Fixed asset control, ensuring accurate asset recording, managing the asset register, and supporting consistent reporting throughout the asset lifecycle
• Month-end activities, contribute to the month-end close, including reconciliations, draft P&L preparation, variance commentary, and labour/overhead reporting.
• Inventory, around ageing stock, preparing clear reports and developing actions to minimise financial exposure.
• Finance performance analysis, deliver regular financial insight (daily, weekly, and monthly) to support decision-making and highlight operational trends.
• Financial Standards Governance, maintains and updates financial standards, ensuring they remain aligned with operational practices and business requirements.
• Manage all aspects of tax compliance, ensuring accurate submissions and adherence to regulatory expectations.
• Analyse the financial implications of production, including materials, labour, and opportunities for cost recovery or improvement.
• Visit another Site in the Northwest, once a week, to provide on-site financial guidance and strengthen local decision-making.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and analytical tools in Power BI to drive visibility, efficiency, and informed actions.
• Support on contract agreements and monitor compliance,
• Reporting & compliance, coordinate financial documentation and analysis
• Manage financial oversight for spares and consumables, ensuring accurate valuation and visibility of usage.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support and lead financial elements of business improvement and strategic projects.
• Audit Coordination, support external audits by preparing information, responding to queries, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
• Supporting the budgeting & forecasting process, working with stakeholders to develop reliable monthly forecasts and contribute to the annual budgeting cycle, with a focus on labour and overheads.
• Carry out additional financial tasks and analysis as delegated by the Finance Manager

Skills/Experience:

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA Part Qualified or Newly Qualified, plus study support if required
• Manufacturing background would be advantageous
• Investigative mind, challenge the status quo
• Advanced Excel skills
• Great communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail

What's On Offer:

• £40,000 to £48,000 per annum, plus study support if required (if recently qualified, possible discussion around salary)
• 25 days plus bank holiday
• Friday finishes at midday
• Private healthcare for all the family
• Death in service 4 x salary
• Pension employee 3% employer 6%
• Options to join medicash
• Free parking

If you think you have what it takes to work in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a thriving business, and
you reside in the local area, and have the right to work in the UK, please apply. We'd be delighted to hear from you.