Looking for a role where you’re close to the operation and your numbers actually shape decisions on the shop floor? This one’s worth a look.
The business is an established manufacturing company based in Hull. They’re growing, they’re investing, and they need a Management Accountant who wants to get properly involved in the business rather than sit behind a spreadsheet all day.
Reporting into the Financial Controller, you’ll own the monthly management accounts and be a go-to person for operational and commercial teams who want to understand what’s driving performance.
What you’ll be doing
Preparing monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
Month-end and year-end close, working to tight reporting deadlines
Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns, making sure they’re accurate and compliant with MTD
Reviewing VAT treatment on sales and purchases, including imports, exports and EU transactions
Reconciling the VAT control account and dealing with HMRC queries when they come up
Variance analysis against budget and forecast, with clear commentary on what’s behind the numbers
Supporting the annual budget and rolling forecasts
Stock and WIP reconciliations, plus standard costing and margin analysis
Working with production and operations teams to improve cost visibility
Supporting the year-end audit and preparing working papers
Getting involved in ad hoc projects and process improvements across the finance function
What they’re looking for
Qualified or part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
Management accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing or another stock-heavy environment
Hands-on VAT experience, including preparing and submitting returns
Strong Excel skills and comfort working with an ERP system
Someone who can explain the numbers clearly to non-finance people
A proactive approach and the confidence to challenge and improve how things are done
What’s on offer
Salary of up to £55,000
A visible role in a business where finance has a real voice