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Accountant

Wigan Permanent £34,000 - £40,000 per year View Job Description
As the Accountant with our client in Wigan, you'll handle the day-to-day financial operations within the Manufacturing industry, ensuring smooth and accurate financial reporting. This role plays a key part in supporting the business by managing budgets, analysing financial data, and providing insights to aid decision-making.
  • Accountant
  • Excellent Accountant position with the opportunity to develop

About Our Client

This organisation operates within the Manufacturing industry and is based in Wigan.

Job Description

  • Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Monitor budgets and provide variance analysis to support decision-making.
  • Produce financial forecasts and reports to assist in strategic planning.
  • Collaborate with other departments to support financial performance and cost control.
  • Oversee month-end and year-end processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
  • Assist in audits by preparing relevant documentation and responding to queries.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions where appropriate.
  • Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc financial projects and tasks.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Management Accountant should have:

  • Professional qualifications in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience in the field.
  • Strong financial analysis and reporting skills, with attention to detail.
  • Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Good communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.
  • A proactive approach to identifying and solving financial issues.

What's on Offer

  • Salary ranging from £34,000 to £40,000, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Hybrid working available after six months (three days in the office, two days from home).
  • 24 days of annual leave plus your birthday off.
  • Working hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday, with a early finish on Fridays.
  • Free parking and access to an on-site canteen.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

Contact
Mark Scott
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7117453
Phone number
+441618286211

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Part Qualified Accounting Jobs
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Wigan
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mark Scott
Consultant phone
+441618286211
Job reference
JN-102026-7117453