Management Accountant

Our client, a successful import and distribution company based in Blackburn, are currently recruiting for an experienced Management Accountant to join their busy team.

Duties include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and commentary
• Maintaining and updating the fixed asset register
• Accruals and prepayments
• Review and provide support for the full debtor ledger, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Verify that all foreign imports reflect accurate landed costs including shipping, duty and VAT
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns
• Multiple balance sheet reconciliations
• Reconcile and manage intercompany balances across entities
• Work closely with the Customer Returns team, ensuring all returns are processed promptly, accurately, and appropriately recorded in the financial accounts.
• Work closely with the Supplier Returns team to guarantee that all supplier returns and credit notes are managed correctly and reflected accurately in the accounts.
• Maintain an up-to-date schedule of lease agreements, ensuring compliance with contractual terms.
• Monitor and reconcile stock movements across raw materials and finished goods.
• Ensure accurate stock valuation and reporting in line with accounting standards.
• Work closely with production and warehouse teams to maintain integrity of inventory records.
• Analyse manufacturing costs and margins, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with statutory and company requirements.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and supply chain teams to provide financial guidance.
• Support continuous improvement projects aimed at cost reduction and efficiency gains.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team.
• Ad-hoc analysis and reports as and when required.

This hands on role requires someone with previous experience who has a real passion for management accounts. You will be used to working to tight deadlines, be naturally analytical and be self motivated, You will have excellent interpersonal skills, have the ability to multitask and have strong IT Skills (specifically Excel)

In return you will receive a competitive salary, good holidays and pension, use of an onsite gym, life insurance and discounts of high street brands.

If you have experience of management accounts and want to join a busy and growing business, please apply to Tammy Smith now.