As the site Management Accountant, based in West Yorkshireyour responsibilities will include:

• Managing the finance team responsible for financial reporting, sales & purchase ledgers and record keeping
• Accurate production of weekly management accounts reconciling back to a period review
• Maintain a high standard of balance sheet accuracy including overseeing the sales ledger relationship with the shared service centre
• Building and maintaining a strong relationship with the Group Finance team at Head Office
• Administer Budgets & Forecasts consolidating input from sites and trading teams
• Support the Site Accountant and Finance Manager in providing reliable information to help make business choices that in turn help the business achieve its goals
• Play a key role in transfer of the business unit accounting system from Sage to a head office run Oracle system including transfer of ledgers
• Comply with Company policy in relation to health and safety, security and confidentiality

Who we're looking for

ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualified preferred, with suitable Management Accountant experience

• Strong IT skills, advanced Excel experience essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential
• Excellent presentation skills essential
• Manufacturing/FMCG experience preferable
• Sage, Oracle or similar experience preferable
• Strong commitment, enthusiasm and right first time attitude
• Self motivated and passionate about success
• Financial or Management accounting experience essential

About our client

Our client is a major national retail brand and a household name. This role is for a Management Accountant in one of its manufacturing site in Wakefield.

What's on offer

Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Michael Page UK - 12 months ago