Job type
TemporaryLocation
WiganWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Banking Accouting And FinanceIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£35,000 - £45,000
Management Accountant | On Going | Wigan | £35,000 - £45,000
Your new company
We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a well-established and growing business in Wigan within the manufacturing/distribution sector. This is a fully on-site role offering a broad and hands-on position within a busy finance function, supporting the day-to-day operations as well as month-end and reporting processes.
This role would suit someone who is detail-oriented, proactive and confident managing multiple aspects of the finance function, including both transactional and management accounting responsibilities.
Your new role
- Manage sales ledger and credit control, including trading limits, bad debt monitoring and high-risk accounts
- Oversee orders on hold, forward orders and new customer account set-up
- Maintain and reconcile customer accounts, including cash posting and query resolution
- Handle purchase ledger processes, including preparation, monitoring and supplier payments
- Perform bank inputting and reconciliations
- Manage and control import and export processes, including proformas and system accuracy
- Support and complete month-end activities, including: sales and purchase ledger close, accruals and prepayments, bank revaluations, journal entries and general ledger review
- Produce monthly management accounts and sales reporting
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and reconciliations
- Liaise with auditors and assist with audit requirements
- Manage PAYE, wages and auto-enrolment processes
- Complete ONS reporting
- Maintain finance systems and ensure effective internal controls
- Respond to finance queries and support wider business operations as required
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar role
- Strong knowledge of month-end processes and financial reporting
- Experience across sales ledger, purchase ledger and credit control
- Confident completing reconciliations, VAT returns and journals
- Strong Excel and system skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- High attention to detail with a proactive and organised approach
What you'll get in return
- Salary of £35,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
- On site in Wigan
- Broad and varied role with exposure across the full finance function
- Opportunity to work within a stable and growing manufacturing business
- On-site role with a collaborative team environment
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
