Interim Management Accountant

Posted 11 May 2023
Salary £58000 - £60000 per annum
LocationOldham
Discipline Qualified Finance
ReferenceLM/37505/MAOL
Contact NameLynsey McKinnell

Job description

Interim Management Accountant (3 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Oldham (Hybrid Working)
£58,000 - £60,000

Axon Moore have an urgent requirement for an experienced and qualified Management Accountant to work for a world leader in their chosen field of supplying major retailers in the UK and across the globe.

As the Management Accountant you will be responsible for the production of the company’s financial results, overseeing transactional processing as well as liaising with the wider business where necessary to ensure that these are accurate and appropriately reflect the company’s current commercial position.

Main Duties:
  • Reporting directly to the FD
  • Working closely with the FD to implement operational efficiencies, processes and undertake analysis as required.
  • Management of small team in the Financial Accounting team, responsible for all financial accounting including regular MI, Standard Costs as well as statutory & compliance.
  • Responsibility for producing monthly Management accounts pack, Monthly Flash Profit report and presenting to the Directors.
  • Completing ONS surveys.
  • Overseeing all of the Month end closure, including:
  • Accruals and Prepayments.
  • Provisions for various areas including customer based Retrospective rebates and discounts.
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Maintenance of FA register
  • Variance analysis
  • Oversee the preparation of quarterly Royalty Returns
  • Prepare Profit & Loss analysis by customer.
  • Prepare company budgets for Balance sheet and Profit & Loss.
  • Supporting heads of wider divisions and departments, developing strong relationships with them.
 Skills, experience & personal attributes required:
  • Qualified accountant – ACCA, CIMA
  • Ideally have some retail or e‐commerce experience (not essential but experience of working
  • in an industry with a tangible product would be helpful).
  • An approachable, down to earth Accountant with clear communication.
  • Strong IT skills including good excel skills as a minimum.
  • Experience in ERP systems, (preferably JD Edwards, but not essential).
If you have the experience needed to carry out this role and thrive from the challenges faced within a fast paced and changing environment, then please apply today to find out more.