Accountant
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- Scotland, North Lanarkshire, Motherwell
- Salary
- £35000 - £40000 per annum
- Closing date
- Nov 17, 2020
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- Job Role
- Management Accountant
- Sector
- Manufacturing
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
I am currently working with a well-established SME in the Manufacturing sector to recruit an Accountant position for their Lanarkshire based site. The role will report into the Financial Controller and have a broad mix of financial and management reporting responsibilities.
Client Details
A well-established SME in the Manufacturing sector wit a site in Motherwell.
Description
The Accountant will have the following responsibilities:
- Preparation of monthly management accounts including reporting to Group
- Consolidate weekly depot forecasts (revenue and bookings)
- Assist with preparation of weekly cash forecast
- Responsible for monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Assisting with month end close including review of sales and GP against budget and forecast as per Group reporting timetable
- Supervision of Sales & Purchase ledger activity, including reviewing and authorising supplier payments
- Responsible for month end journals including bank payments and receipts, depreciation, prepayments & accruals, salaries, purchasing card and employee expenses
- Collation of variable payroll and submission to group payroll department.
- Support the budget (AOP) and quarterly forecasting process
- Liaison with auditors to support the annual audit process and preparation of statutory accounts
- Ensuring compliance with Group Limit of Authority
- Any other duties as reasonably requested
Profile
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CA) or will be Qualified By Experience. A Manufacturing background would be advantageous but is not essential. The client would also ocnsider someone who has qualified in professional practice and who is looking to move into Industry.
Job Offer
The Accountant will be offered a competitive salary (up to £40,000).
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.
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