Management Accountant

Posted 23 January 2025
Salary £38000 - £40000 per annum, Benefits: plus excellent benefits and study support
LocationAshton-under-Lyne
Discipline Transactional & Part Qualified
ReferenceHB39709MAA
Contact NameHarriett Busby

Job description

Axon Moore are delighted to be working with a well-established business based in Tameside to appoint a part-qualified Management Accountant to complete the weekly and monthly management reporting. The business is a large manufacturer with sites across the UK & Europe and operates as part of a wider global brand.

We are looking for a Management Accountant or an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to assist the Operations Accountants with managing the P&L for a large manufacturing operation. You’ll play a key part in delivering the monthly accounts and management information required by the ops team to achieve company goals. You will ideally be AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA and be driven to become qualified.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary £38-40k, study support, flexible working hours, out-of-town location with parking, pension. Other benefits are available on request.

What we are looking for you to do/key responsibilities:

  • Report to the Operations Accountant on all weekly and monthly reporting matters.
  • Prepare and submit the monthly reporting according to schedule.
  • Monthly management accounts completed by WD3
  • Balance sheet reconciliations completed by WD8.
  • Ensure all monthly SOX submissions are made by WD10.
  • Assist with accurate reporting on manufacturing and overheads in line with weekly and monthly reporting.
  • Ensure all budgets and forecasts are completed on time.
  • Support the Operations Accountant with ad-hoc work.
  • Any ad-hoc work on request.
Professional qualification and competencies:
  • 2–3 years’ experience in a similar role, experience within the manufacturing sector will be prioritised.
  • AAT qualified or CIMA/ACCA part-qualified.
  • Experience with assisting or running the management accounts and month end process
  • Excellent IT skills, especially within Excel. SAP and BI experience would be desirable.
  • Proven ability of meeting deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Adaptable to change and always looking for continuous improvement.
  • Strong communication and an ability to build relationships and influence people.
For more information, please contact Harriett Busby at Axon Moore