Management Accountant, Cambrian Packaging, Newtown

May 12

Management Accountant

Job description

What role does the Finance Function provide? At Cambrian Packaging we put the customer at the heart of everything we do. The Finance Function is an integral part of ensuring that the very best level of customer service is provided to both our internal and external customers.

Who we are? Cambrian Packaging is a privately owned packaging distributor who have been supplying the UK market for over 30 years. We are driven by our customer first attitude towards all customers large and small and have a friendly team working closely together to demonstrate our core values of innovation, ownership and agility whilst always putting the customer first.

What is the role?

We are looking for a well-rounded Management Accountant who is happy to take ownership of the ledger with a particular focus on the Purchase Ledger with support from the Finance Assistant and automated Scan and Capture software. This role will also take a lead on the month end process and has responsibility to ensure that the financial reporting is accurate and completed in a timely manner.

This role will also provide relevant day to day support to the Finance Assistant and provide sales ledger backup as required.

What you will do:

Purchase Ledger- With the support of the finance assistant you will ensure that all supplier invoices are correctly loaded in a timely manner. You will work with the automated invoice scan and capture software to ensure accurate reporting in the ledger.

Monthend- You will lead the month end close including the management of accruals, prepayments and Fixed Asset management. You will also complete all relevant monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to support the month end close.

Reporting- You will support with the production of detailed reports on a monthly basis including but not limited to Purchasing Analysis and Stock Position.

Invoice Reconciliation - You will create weekly reconciliations for our key suppliers and work with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure that variances are understood and corrected where appropriate.

Key contact point- You will provide 1st line support for suppliers in relation to queries and 2nd line support for Customer invoice queries.

The key skills you require are:

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: You will be able to think on your feet and ensure that all issues are dealt with in a timely manner whilst carefully managing the needs to the company with the expectations of the customer.

Strong Communicator: You will effectively communicate with suppliers, Customers and Internal colleagues to ensure that they very best level of service is provided at all times.

Ability to prioritise and complete a volume of tasks: You will be able to ensure that you effectively manage your time and adapt to changing priorities whilst ensuring that strict time lines for financial reporting are maintained.

Your attributes will be:

IT: A high level of IT literacy – experience using NetSuite would be advantageous – however comprehensive training will be given. Advanced Excel is a requirement and other relevant Finance specific system knowledge is an advantage.

Communicator : strong relationship development and communication skills to foster positive relationships both internally and externally.

Attention to Detail: Working in a conscientious, consistent, and thorough manner.

Confidentiality: You will be privy to sensitive and confidential information so a professional approach to this is a requirement.

Time Management: Manage resources to achieve team and company goals.

Initiative: Take the initiative to identify areas for continuous improvement and work with the wider team to implement these changes.

Your hours of work will be: Monday to Friday 8:15 am until 4:45pm with a 4pm finish on a Friday.

What experience you will need: Management accounting (3 years), Purchase ledger experience (preferred).

What qualifications are required: CIMA or ACCA (preferred) with a minimum of AAT or relevant work experience.

Any other benefits: Company pension, Lunch provided once a week, A fully stocked fridge of canned drinks and fruit, Free parking, Sick pay, and a lovely friendly team of colleagues.

Where we are based: We are based in Mid-Wales in a lovely market town called Newtown. You must be able to commute here each day, but you will get to enjoy the rolling Welsh hills on the way!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £36,000.00 per year

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