Company Accountant

Your new company Hays is proud to be working with a national manufacturing company who are looking to add a Management Accountant to their finance function. Working closely with the Finance Director to be a key part in the day-to-day finance operations, cost control and supporting the production team. This job is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied position, being part of a close-knit finance function and taking ownership of their workload.

Company Accountant Permanent Full Time Hours in the Office £35 - £50,000 depending on experience Halifax based - Free Parking Your new role Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) Maintain accurate general ledger records Lead on Month end Produce budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis Maintain and analyse product costings Monitor material, labour, and overhead variances Track inventory valuation (raw materials, finished goods) Support pricing and margin analysis Prepare VAT returns and liaise with HMRC Support statutory accounts and external audits Maintain strong financial controls and documentation Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital Oversee credit control, supplier payments, and bank reconciliations Review inventory levels and payment terms Partner with production and operations to improve cost efficiency, relating to finance across departments Assist in analysis and asset management Drive process and reporting improvements Oversee workload of 1 other member of staff Support system or process upgrades What you'll need to succeed This job would suit someone who thrives by using their own initiative to take ownership of their workload whilst still working well as part of a small finance team and the wider teams.

Some of the key things that we are looking for:
Part or Fully Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Experience in a manufacturing or production environment Strong management accounting and cost accounting skills Excellent analytical ability and attention to detail Confident with Excel and accounting systems Enjoys working in a small, friendly, practical finance team Comfortable being 'hands on' and close to operations Values a grounded, collaborative & friendly working culture What you'll get in return A broad, varied role with real ownership Small, supportive finance team with direct access to the Finance Director Stable, long-standing local manufacturer Early 2.30pm finish on a Friday!

Free Parking Opportunity to influence processes and improve reporting What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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