Group Accountant
- Employer
- Michael Page
- Location
- Tipton, England, West Midlands
- Salary
- GBP45000 - GBP55000 per annum + + benefits
- Closing date
- 11 Oct 2022
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- Sector
- Manufacturing and engineering
- Salary band
- £40,000 - £50,000, £50,000 - £60,000
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Where will they be working?
- Hybrid - mostly office
Job Details
- Opportunity to be Number 1 in Finance in Manufacturing business, Tipton
- Up to £55,000 + benefits
Client Details
Michael Page Finance are pleased to be working exclusively with a leading manufacturing business based in Tipton, West Midlands. The business is looking for an individual to join them as Group Accountant, a role which is Number 1 in Finance and work towards a Finance Director role.
In this Group Accountant role you will be responsible for providing financial advice, support and guidance, aiding the Group Directors in making key decisions based on relevant and regulatory data. This role is very visible, you will play a vital part in the business' future plans, business partnering with Directors, Production Management, Procurement & more. A key part of the role is to take a detailed review of what the business do, how they do it and how they ensure continuous improvement.
Description
As Group Accountant, your duties will include but are not limited to:
- Support the Company Directors with company-wide budgetary planning
- Oversee, review, and adhere to the budgets for each business department, raising challenges in a timely manner.
- Ensure that all of the company's financial practices are in line in statutory regulations and legislation
- Analyse the financial climate and market trends to assist Company Directors in creating strategic plans for the future
- Interpret complex financial information and provide updates and information as needed
- Monitor cash flow, accounts, and other financial transactions
- Supervise financial supporting staff as applicable in the facilitation of day-to-day operations, including tracking financial data, invoicing, payroll, etc.
- Timely preparation of official reports on a monthly and annual basis
- Seek out methods and practices to minimise financial risk
- Contract auditing services to ensure financial monitoring is up-to-date
- Create and maintain relationships with service providers and contractors, including banking institutions and accountants
- Update and implement financial policies and procedures as applicable
Profile
- Qualified Accountant with at least 5 years PQE
- Non-Finance & Finance Stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills with ability to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships
- Experience with partnering at senior levels
- Confident with ability to constructively challenge to drive performance
Job Offer
Benefits for this Group Accountant role include:
- Competitive salary up to 55k
- Guaranteed career progression to Finance Director
- Exposure to implementation of bespoke ERP system
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Michael Page has pioneered a unique, consultative approach to recruitment, enabling us to find the best fit between our client’s needs and the candidate’s experience and abilities. With an emphasis on delivering results and establishing long-term relationships, our consultants waive commission in favour of quarterly profit share – that means impartial career advice and an entire team pulling together on your behalf.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 164 offices in 34 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package.
We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career. Take this opportunity to browse our accounting, tax and treasury jobs to find out more about our specific expertise:
• Industry and commerce
• Financial services
• Public and not-for-profit
• Taxation
• Specialist markets
• Treasury
• Newly qualified ACA
Alternatively, if you're looking to hire, please send us a job brief or get in touch to find out how our track record could add value to your recruitment process”
Visit the Michael Page website for more information
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