Your new company
We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a well-established and growing business in Wigan within the manufacturing/distribution sector. This is a fully on-site role offering a broad and hands-on position within a busy finance function, supporting the day-to-day operations as well as month-end and reporting processes.This role would suit someone who is detail-oriented, proactive and confident managing multiple aspects of the finance function, including both transactional and management accounting responsibilities.

Your new role

• Manage sales ledger and credit control, including trading limits, bad debt monitoring and high-risk accounts
• Oversee orders on hold, forward orders and new customer account set-up
• Maintain and reconcile customer accounts, including cash posting and query resolution
• Handle purchase ledger processes, including preparation, monitoring and supplier payments
• Perform bank inputting and reconciliations
• Manage and control import and export processes, including proformas and system accuracy
• Support and complete month-end activities, including: sales and purchase ledger close, accruals and prepayments, bank revaluations, journal entries and general ledger review
• Produce monthly management accounts and sales reporting
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and reconciliations
• Liaise with auditors and assist with audit requirements
• Manage PAYE, wages and auto-enrolment processes
• Complete ONS reporting
• Maintain finance systems and ensure effective internal controls
• Respond to finance queries and support wider business operations as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar role
• Strong knowledge of month-end processes and financial reporting
• Experience across sales ledger, purchase ledger and credit control
• Confident completing reconciliations, VAT returns and journals
• Strong Excel and system skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• High attention to detail with a proactive and organised approach

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
• On site in Wigan
• Broad and varied role with exposure across the full finance function
• Opportunity to work within a stable and growing manufacturing business
• On-site role with a collaborative team environment

What you need to do now
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