Management Accountant (Maternity Cover)

To support the Gillingham Site and Finance team in management reporting and analysis. To deliver accurate and timely reporting through the maintenance of books and records This role is a key member of the finance team, supporting monthly, quarterly, and year end Finance processes, coupled with management reporting required both Internally and Externally at all levels of the business.

Roles & Responsibilities

To take responsibility for accurate financial reporting to strict deadlines; to liaise with external and internal auditors to ensure robust processes; input into the budget/forecast process and ensure the site is Sarbannes Oxley compliant.

Key accountabilities include:

• Produce accurate profit and loss and balance sheets to tight deadlines
• Manage cashflow and reporting to tight deadlines
• Take responsibility for cashflow forecasting
• Produce headcount and payroll reports
• Help maintain all ledgers
• Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit completion
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Sarbannes Oxley (SOX) guidelines
• Control expenditure versus budget
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Action improvements to reporting processes
• Mentor and develop the Finance team
• Ensure dependable and reliable processes are installed and adhered to
• Assist in the completion of quarterly stocktakes
• BBP preparation and monthly forecast process
• Daily reporting & Target tracking
• Manufacturing KPI’s and Over and Under absorption techniques
• Computation Excess and Obsolete provision
• Alongside the Quality team monitor Warranty returns and claims, identifying any financial risks to the business
• Complete analysis, journal preparation and entry of monthly reports
• Responsible for annual Standard Costing process
• Factory Margin reporting within the plant
• Supports their respective teams to ensure quality objectives are met.
• Any other duties as may be required to ensure the efficient operation of the Company.

Experience & Qualifications

Mandatory

• Working towards ACCA/CIMA qualification
• Strong understanding of a Standard Costing environment
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Finance role
• Understanding of how to produce a business case and use of Discounted Cashflow (DCF) and NPV calculations

Desirable

• CIMA/ACCA Qualified
• Working knowledge of SAP, or other similar ERP system
• Experience working in AP for a manufacturing organisation
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