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Australia operations.
Client Details
This is an opportunity to join a well-established organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector. As an established medium-sized business, they are known for their robust operations and commitment to excellence within their field.
Description
- Complete all aspects of month-end close for the UK & Australia entities, including journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
- Maintain and manage the UK & Australia finance systems (currently Sage 50 for UK and Xero for Australia; moving to a new ERP implementation project in 2026).
- Prepare and submit accurate monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis and commentary.
- Coordinate the submission of UK and Australia payroll and tax filings in partnership with external advisors.
- Support UK & Australia statutory audit processes and liaise with auditors as required.
- Ensure compliance with local financial regulations and tax laws.
- Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts and provide insight to support working capital management.
- Collaborate with project and operations teams to understand workload and revenue recognition.
- Oversee the customer invoicing and revenue recognition process, ensuring invoices are raised in a timely manner, resolve queries, and recommend appropriate credit limits.
- Negotiate and agree customer payment schedules in line with commercial terms.
- Oversee accounts payable processing and approvals.
- Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are accurate and up to date.
- Ensure strong internal controls are in place and adhered to. ERP Implementation
- Act as a key finance representative for the UK & Australia business in the global ERP implementation which commenced July 2025.
- Support data cleansing and migration efforts to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Contribute to the design of system processes that reflect the needs of the UK & Australia operations
- Work closely with global finance and leadership teams to align reporting and support strategic decision-making.
- Identify and implement opportunities to enhance efficiency, controls, and visibility of financial performance.
Profile
A successful Management Accountant should have:
- Professional accounting qualifications or equivalent. CIMA / ACCA / ACA Part Qualified / Finalist
- Experience in financial reporting and budgeting within the industrial or manufacturing sectors.
- Strong knowledge of accounting software and tools.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and a proactive approach to financial management.
- HYBRID working available
Job Offer
- Competitive salary
- Generous pension scheme to support your future plans.
- Quarterly bonus opportunities based on performance.
- Hybrid working model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
- Permanent position with opportunities for professional growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant to make an impact within the industrial and manufacturing sector. Apply today to take the next step in your career!
