Full job descriptionAxon Moore are delighted to be partnering with a very well-established business based in lovely, modern offices in Rochdale, to appoint a nearly/newly Qualified Management Accountant. The business operates as a group and are a leading supplier within their sector, both in the UK and overseas.

We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant who’s driven and ambitious enough to step up in a Finance Manager role in the next 6-12 months!! You will be responsible for all financial operations for one of a single entity, working closely with a really high calibre Group FD and support the CEO, Managing Director and the wider departmental teams. You will oversee a team of 4 staff and will mentor a junior

Salary and Benefits:

Salary £45-55k DOE. 25 days holiday plus and bank holidays with extra given for long service. Out-of-town location with free parking, pension, early finishes and casual dress code.

What we are looking for you to do/key responsibilities:
*Oversee a team of 4 as number one in finance, reporting to the Group FD.
*Manage various month end deadlines and the production of the management accounts for presentation to the FD and MD.
*Reconcile the P&L and investigate variances, business partnering with department leads where needed.
*Liaising with the Group FD on annual budgets and periodic forecasts, including weekly cash-flow updates and 13-week cashflow forecast.
*Oversee group payroll.
*Prepare and upload overseas intrastate and VAT returns.
*Manage foreign exchange across GBP, USD, EUR and update daily cash summary.
*Manage the CAPEX spend process and raising forms for approval.
*Manage all banking administration and compliance
*Oversee the sales and purchase ledger teams, reviewing and reconciling aged debt and assisting with queries where necessary.
*Reporting before and after stock take and include a quarterly update on variances and valuations.
*Mentoring the team of 4, doing appraisals and ensuring their development, safety and wellbeing.
Professional qualification and competencies:
*Professional certification i.e. AAT/CIMA etc. or Qualified by Experience. A minimum of 2 years in a similar role would be essential.
*Proficient Microsoft Office suite user, especially Excel.
*Travel to other sites may be occasionally required from time to time.
*Excellent communication, both written and verbal.
*A self-motivated individual with acute attention to detail.
*Excellent communication, organisation, time management and prioritisation skills.
*An ability to form good working relationships both in person and by phone/e-mail.

For more information, please contact Harriett Busby at Axon Moore.