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Are you ready to take on a dynamic and rewarding role that combines financial expertise with people management? This exciting opportunity as a Management Accountant and HR Officer offers you the chance to be a key player in a thriving organisation. With a competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum, plus benefits like a pension scheme, gym membership contribution, and study support, this role is perfect for someone looking to make a tangible impact. You'll be joining a company that prides itself on delivering high-quality products to leading names across the UK and EU markets, all while fostering a positive and engaging work culture.

What You Will Do:

- Lead financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning.

- Prepare detailed financial reports and ensure compliance with statutory and tax regulations.

- Oversee payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reconciliation processes.

- Conduct sales and margin analysis, offering actionable insights and recommendations.

- Manage HR functions, including payroll processing, employee records, and recruitment.

- Support the development and communication of HR policies and employee engagement initiatives.

What You Will Bring:

- AAT qualification or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, with study support available.

- A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in finance and HR, including 3 years in a senior role.

- Strong knowledge of financial systems like Sage, QuickBooks, or SAP, and HRIS platforms.

- Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

- A strategic mindset with the ability to align finance and HR practices to business goals.

In this dual-role position, you'll contribute directly to the company's success by ensuring robust financial control and fostering a positive organisational culture. Your work will support the company's commitment to delivering exceptional products and services to its clients, while also driving internal excellence through effective HR practices. This is your chance to bring your expertise to a company that values innovation, integrity, and employee engagement.

Location:

This role is based in a convenient and accessible location within the UK, offering free parking for employees.

Interested?:

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference, don't wait-apply now for the role of Management Accountant and HR Officer. Your expertise could be exactly what this company is looking for!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

About the Company:

Profitable manufacturing business based in Preston, undergoing a company with transformation and modernisation are looking to hire two experienced finance business partners to aid commercial decision making within manufacturing and supply chain.

An established global brand, with innovative products, the organisation are poised for further growth and success.

The role will report to the UK Head of Finance and work alongside an experienced team. The firm are also going through a systems implementation, the role offering excellent exposure to change programmes and senior leadership interaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse and provide insights that link financial reports to business strategies.
• Initiate and implement effective commercial procedures and controls to ensure meeting key operational, commercial, and financial targets.
• Improve the impact and understanding of financial reporting on business performance.
• Influence business stakeholders in strategic choices and evaluations to drive financial performance.
• Build partnerships and maintain strong relationships with senior managers and their teams.
• Assist in producing annual budgets and forecasts that accurately reflect business strategy and requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting and insights, financial controls, and planning activities.

Requirements:

To ensure your success in our mission, you'll need to have the following qualifications and experiences:

Education:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with post-qualification experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related fields.

Experience:

• Experience in a business partnering role.
• Deep understanding of the interaction between the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and ERP systems.
• Utilise and embrace the latest data and analytics tools, such as PowerBI.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis, strategic initiative monitoring, and translating business strategy into financial plans.
• Good commercial acumen with the ability to identify risks and opportunities for optimisation.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to analyse business performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation, relationship building, negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrate effective influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to think strategically and look beyond the 'here and now' for new business opportunities (Horizon scanning).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment and propose, justify, initiate, and implement change.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.