Management Accountant

Location: United Kingdom, Newcastle-under-Lyme

R10104147 Management Accountant (Open)

Location

Stoke Calgaz (I) - Industrial spec gas

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Management Accountant will oversee the company’s internal financial operations, monthly reporting and strategic forecasting. This role bridges accounting and operational leadership, turning financial data into actionable insights to drive margin improvements, cost control and business growth.

Alongside leading the local Finance Team, responsible for producing financial reporting to management with analysis of variances and key drivers as well as providing support to the Global Team in accordance with the company policies and procedures.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, P&L statements and balance sheet reconciliations
• Track actual performance against budgets and trends and conduct detailed variance analysis
• Perform product costing and margin analysis
• Lead financial close processes for month end and year end cycles
• Prepare and submit VAT returns on time
• Monitor Internal Control ensuring all company policies and procedures are adhered to and making improvement where necessary.
• Implement and enforce company accounting policies and procedures
• Assist with Year End Audits and preparation of statutory accounts – UK and Singapore

Budgeting & Forecasting

Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts

Assist with the annual budget and rolling forecasting cycles, working with the management team.

Financial Operations, Banking & Compliance

• Manage and reconcile multi-currency bank accounts
• Oversee transactional finance operations within the company, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Nominal Ledger, Fixed Assets and Manual Journal entry
• Enforce internal controls and accounting policies
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations
• Act as a point of contact for auditors, banking and statutory bodies

Team Leadership & Business Partnering

• Supervise, mentor and develop Finance Team providing support where needed
• Partner with non-finance operational leaders to challenge assumptions, control costs and improve profitability
• Evaluate and improve financial systems, ERP workflows and internal controls
• Provide cover within the Department, as required
• Carry out any other duties as required

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Are you a MATCH?

Person Specification

• Previous experience of working in a Finance Department
• Qualified by experience or professional qualification
• Good knowledge and understanding of SAGE 200
• Advanced excel skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Leadership capability to guide a small team and manage tight deadlines
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail

Experience of working with multi-currency

Excellent time management and organisational skills

A positive ‘can do’ approach