Axon Moore are delighted to be partnering with a very well-established business based in lovely, modern offices in Rochdale, to appoint a 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 will be responsible for all financial operations for one of the group entities, working closely with the Group FD and Managing Director. You will oversee a team of 4 staff, managing and mentoring accordingly.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary -40-50k 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:

• Manage a team of 4 and leading the finance function for this site, 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 cash-flow 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 well-being.

• Professional certification i.e. AAT/CIMA etc. or Qualified by Experience.
• A minimum of 5 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.