Downey Osborne is working in partnership with a well-established, multi-sector manufacturing and engineering group to recruit a Newly Qualified Management Accountant to join their finance team based in Bangor. This is a great opportunity for a recently qualified accountant looking to step into a commercially focused industry role, gaining broad exposure across management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering within a hands-on environment. The Benefits Flexible working hours through a flexitime arrangement Access to employee retail and lifestyle discount platform Annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service Onsite electric vehicle charging facilities Secure, free onsite parking available for all staff Staff discount scheme across selected products/services About You Recently qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or exam qualified Recently trained in practice or industry Strong understanding of management accounting and financial reporting Experience with month-end processes, reporting and reconciliations Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail Ability to manage deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across departments About Your New Role Always: Prepare monthly management accounts and key financial reports Complete balance sheet reconciliations and ensure integrity of financial data Support month-end and year-end close processes Deliver accurate reporting to support business decision-making Maintain strong financial controls and reporting standards Often: Support budgeting and forecasting cycles Carry out variance analysis and provide commentary on performance Partner with operational teams to provide financial insight Assist with improvements to reporting processes and controls Support VAT and other compliance-related reporting requirements Occasionally: Assist with statutory reporting requirements where needed Contribute to system and process improvements, including ERP developments Support external audits and information requests Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and project work Build strong working relationships across the wider business Never: Leave a variance unexplained and hope it goes unnoticed Bring pineapple pizza to a team lunch and expect universal support. Ref (30810)
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