Jobs in Coppull

Your new company
We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a well-established and growing business in Wigan within the manufacturing/distribution sector. This is a fully on-site role offering a broad and hands-on position within a busy finance function, supporting the day-to-day operations as well as month-end and reporting processes.This role would suit someone who is detail-oriented, proactive and confident managing multiple aspects of the finance function, including both transactional and management accounting responsibilities.

Your new role

Manage sales ledger and credit control, including trading limits, bad debt monitoring and high-risk accounts
Oversee orders on hold, forward orders and new customer account set-up
Maintain and reconcile customer accounts, including cash posting and query resolution
Handle purchase ledger processes, including preparation, monitoring and supplier payments
Perform bank inputting and reconciliations
Manage and control import and export processes, including proformas and system accuracy
Support and complete month-end activities, including: sales and purchase ledger close, accruals and prepayments, bank revaluations, journal entries and general ledger review
Produce monthly management accounts and sales reporting
Prepare and submit VAT returns and reconciliations
Liaise with auditors and assist with audit requirements
Manage PAYE, wages and auto-enrolment processes
Complete ONS reporting
Maintain finance systems and ensure effective internal controls
Respond to finance queries and support wider business operations as required
What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar role
Strong knowledge of month-end processes and financial reporting
Experience across sales ledger, purchase ledger and credit control
Confident completing reconciliations, VAT returns and journals
Strong Excel and system skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
High attention to detail with a proactive and organised approachWhat you'll get in return

Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
On site in Wigan
Broad and varied role with exposure across the full finance function
Opportunity to work within a stable and growing manufacturing business
On-site role with a collaborative team environmentWhat you need to do now
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