Management Accountant

Manage the timely preparation and issuance of performance reports to the Senior Manager, Finance Managing the Product Standard costs and developing the internal costing systems to better analyze contribution margin analysis and provision of accurate information to company management of CoGs. Management of CoGs variances and preparation of quarterly updates for presentation and discussion to the site Operations team. Provide assistance as required to year-end financial statements and agreement of consolidated figures with group companies, liaising as needed with the Group Head Office and external auditors. Providing timely and accurate management information for decision-making as required, relating to costing and pricing for commercial products and services. Ongoing review of administrative systems and methods to improve productivity and efficiency, while maintaining high standards of compliance to the required financial standards (Internationally accepted and Corporate). Liaising with and assisting the Group Finance functions as required, to ensure orderly and compliant corporate financial management, and assist as required on the roll-out of new IT-based tools and applications in the department. Deputizing for the Senior Manager, Finance where necessary. Other duties or projects may be defined from time to time. Qualifications: Qualified Management Accountant with 5 years' post-qualified experience. Experience/Skills: Applied management accounting experience within a manufacturing environment is a must. Skilled in accounting for manufacturing and analysis of manufacturing (CoGs) variant analysis. Skilled in Activity Based Costings. Experience in managing month-end close. Excellent business acumen including report writing, presentations, verbal and non-verbal communication and project management. Randstad encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Whilst appointments will be made on merit alone candidates must be able to prove their right to work in the UK or the Republic of Ireland (as relevant). Randstad acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003 Skills: Manufacturing Cost Accounting Management Accounting Benefits: Healthcare Pension Bonus