Senior Account Professional
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Location: Stone, Staffordshire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
About Us
We are a well-established and growing manufacturing company with a reputation for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Accounts Professional to join our finance team and play a key role in supporting the financial management of the business.
The Role
Reporting to the Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finance function while ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and efficient financial operations. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
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Oversee sales and purchase ledgers, credit control, and payroll.
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Manage cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting.
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Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts.
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Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements.
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Support year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors.
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Monitor stock valuation and manufacturing costs.
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Analyse financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability.
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Develop and improve financial processes and internal controls.
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Support senior management with financial planning and strategic decision-making.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
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Significant experience in a senior accounts or finance role.
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Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
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Strong knowledge of management accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
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Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
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High attention to detail and accuracy.
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Strong communication and organisational skills.
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The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Qualifications needed
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AAT qualified, ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or qualified by experience.
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Experience with ERP or manufacturing accounting systems.
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Knowledge of stock control and cost accounting.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary.
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Company pension.
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A supportive and collaborative working environment.
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Long-term career prospects within a successful manufacturing business.
If you are an experienced finance professional looking for your next challenge in a successful manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today by sending your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role
Location: Stone, Staffordshire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
About Us
We are a well-established and growing manufacturing company with a reputation for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Accounts Professional to join our finance team and play a key role in supporting the financial management of the business.
The Role
Reporting to the Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finance function while ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and efficient financial operations. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
*
Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
*
Oversee sales and purchase ledgers, credit control, and payroll.
*
Manage cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting.
*
Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts.
*
Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements.
*
Support year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors.
*
Monitor stock valuation and manufacturing costs.
*
Analyse financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability.
*
Develop and improve financial processes and internal controls.
*
Support senior management with financial planning and strategic decision-making.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
*
Significant experience in a senior accounts or finance role.
*
Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
*
Strong knowledge of management accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
*
Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
*
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
*
High attention to detail and accuracy.
*
Strong communication and organisational skills.
*
The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Qualifications needed
*
AAT qualified, ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or qualified by experience.
*
Experience with ERP or manufacturing accounting systems.
*
Knowledge of stock control and cost accounting.
What We Offer
*
Competitive salary.
*
Company pension.
*
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
*
Long-term career prospects within a successful manufacturing business.
If you are an experienced finance professional looking for your next challenge in a successful manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today by sending your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role