Management Accountant/Financial Controller

Our client is a highly successful SME manufacturing company based in Leicester, seeking to recruit a Management Accountant/Financial Controller.

Position Role: The Management Accountant/Financial Controller will oversee the efficient operation of the Finance Department, ensuring all transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner. You will be responsible for preparation of various reports to assist the management of the company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Preparation of monthly Management Accounts
* Preparation of monthly Management Information pack
* Preparation of Customer and Account Manager Profitability statements
* Preparing of trading analysis, forecasts, and variance analysis
* Preparing VAT Returns and Control Account reconciliations
* Preparation of Bank Invoice Finance monthly reconciliations
* Maintain schedule of Licences and supervise quarterly Royalty returns

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Preparing weekly and monthly analysis of Print costs.
* Supervise other members of the Finance Department
* Provide sales and profitability analysis as and when requested
* Support the Director of Finance in developing financial awareness in all Company departments

THE PERSON:
* Candidates should be qualified or possibly part qualified, CIMA, ACCA or ACA, with good computer skills.
* The successful candidate must be capable of carrying out his/her work to a high standard. You must be capable of making decisions in a timely manner.
Professional Effectiveness:
* Must be a self-starter and proactive. Must be capable of acting independently and be confident in asking for guidance when required.
Powers of Communication:
* Must be articulate and capable of communicating to internal and external customers.