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.
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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)
WHJS1_NI
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