Management Accountant (Part / Fully AAT Qualified, FMCG / Food)

Cordant Recruitment are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to work for a well established food manufacturing client based in Lincolnshire (situated between Boston & Spalding). You will have, or you will be working towards a AAT qualification with experience of working within a fast paced manufacturing (FMCG) / food production business. Also you will have experience in Imports & Exports liaising with suppliers & customers within both the UK & Europe (experience of accounts in Euros & GBP) If this sounds like you, then please do read on................ This Management Accountant opening is a fantastic opportunity for a finance / accounts professional to join a fast growing business assisting with new projects and the daily management accounts for the company. The role of management accountant will include the following daily duties: * Production of the monthly management accounts with the assistance of the * Assistant Management Accountant for final sign off by the Finance Director. * Delivering accurate and timely management information in line with weekly, monthly and yearly cycles using the established I.T. and business intelligence systems. * Reporting against agreed business KPI's providing variance analysis and explanations where necessary. * Managing the standard costing system incorporating reconciliation to actual costs on a monthly basis and periodic refreshes for new standards. * Ensuring the business units costing system is up to date and available for use on a weekly basis. * Working on ad-hoc projects with executives, operational and commercial managers as and when required * Balance sheet reconciliations and balance sheet control * Ensure the month end procedures are completed within the agreed timescales. * Ensure statutory returns are completed and required. * Providing support to the Credit Control team. * Organise the finance team operations and procedures. * Develop and monitor the team's objectives and performance. * Assist and be a mentor to the other members of the finance team. * Liaise with other departments of the business to improve efficiency's and develop reporting requirements. * Other ad-hoc analysis as required by the business. Key Skills and Qualifications: * AAT qualified or AAT part qualified * Management accounts FMCG / Food production environment experience. * Strong Analytic experience working with low margin JIT food product ranges (produce / fresh food lines). * Experience of a manufacturing environment with strong inventory knowledge. * Ability to challenge managers / supervisors to ensure efficiency's are maximised * Strong Microsoft Office & Excel skills * Knowledge of the computerised system called 'Profit' (would be ideal, in house management system) * Confidence in liaising with departmental stakeholders. * Supervisory or Management experience desired. Employee Benefits Package: * Competitive salary DOE. * Pension scheme. * Medicash Discount Scheme for Medical Care (Dental etc..). * 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) * Possible Bonus Scheme (TBC, currently under review & to be finalised) Interviews for this role are to take place over the next 2 weeks, Apply Today!!!! This role is commutable from; Sleaford, Boston, Spalding, Lincoln, Horncastle, Newark, Bourne, Grantham, Skegness, King Lynn, Wisbech, March, Stamford, Oakham, Holbeach, Uppingham, Long Sutton (Lincs) & other local surrounding villages This position could suit someone in one of the following roles; Assistant Management Accountant, Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Accountant, Junior Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Controller or similar roles requiring the AAT qualification or part qualification (or equivalent) CP3 PMP Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy