Management Accountant- Newtownards

Reed Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with a highly successful company based in Newtownards. Our client has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to join their team. This is a full-time, permanent role offering the opportunity to work within a supportive Finance Function.

This successful applicant will work within a team of four, and report to the Head of Finance. The daily duties will include the following:

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage the month-end close process, ensuring the P&L is accurate each month and balance sheet reconciliations are completed.
• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts within agreed timeframes, providing clear commentary.
• Prepare financial slides for monthly reporting packs, highlighting key trends.
• Oversee monthly customer and supplier rebates.
• Provide analysis and insights into financial performance to support decision-making.
• Conduct margin analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Build and maintain cost trackers, investigating and explaining variances.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Produce and manage cash flow forecasts, including support with foreign currency transfers and currency hedging.
• Assist with monthly business KPI reporting.
• Prepare year-end accounts and act as lead for the annual external audit.
• Review VAT returns for submission.
• Quarterly calculation & payment of corporation tax and confirmation statement filings.
• Assist in the implementation and improvement of internal controls and processes.
• Support the Head of Finance with ad hoc analysis and projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified, Part Qualified or qualified by experience (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into meaningful insights.
• Confident working with stakeholders across different functions.
• Proactive, organised, and able to take ownership of key processes.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Chance to be part of a team that values creativity and initiative.

If interested, please apply via the link provided. Alternatively, please feel free to contact Caron Hamill from the Reed Offices directly and in the strictest of confidence. We look forward to hearing from you!