Plant Accountant

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Plant Accountant to join our client''s site in Perry Barr. This is a 9-12 Month FTC. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Plant Controller in preparing the financial statements. Also ensuring the financial and internal control systems are properly managed and controlled in accordance with Company, statutory and taxation requirements.

Plant Accountant Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Plant Controller in providing accurate and timely information required by Site Management and product line / Corporate Finance departments
• Preparation and entry of monthly journal entries and records of prime entry for SAP month and year end close.
• Monitoring the performance of the Shared Service centre for Accounting.
• Account reconciliations to support month end balances. and financial statement submissions to KP8
• Working with External and Internal Auditors to ensure efficient audit processes
• Preparation of local management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Prepare, analyse and submit monthly product profitability report
• Review, analyse and update material standard costs.
• Purchase Requisitions coding / approval
• Internal Control documentation / testing
• Ad-hoc tasks set by the Finance Controller
• Exercise high standards of H & S at all times, including Environmental Safety Awareness, and establishing a positive health, safety and environmental culture across the facility
• To undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the Company

Plant Accountant Applicants:

Education / Qualifications Required:

• Certified to a Degree level or a relevant finance qualification
• Computer literate, particularly with experience in SAP, Excel and Word
• Qualification in Accounting with a recognized Accounting Body

Experience Required:

• At least 4 years of manufacturing experience in Factory Accounting
• Demonstrable history of improvements with quantifiable results
• Good communication skills
• Aptitude to successfully take on challenges

Core Skills Required:

• Must be PC literate, be a good team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to keep calm, constructive and disciplined when under pressure.
• Must possess drive and enthusiasm and are tenacious and determined to succeed in a demanding environment.
• Demonstrate innovative ideas / techniques in maintenance / problem solving
• Self-motivated
• Problem solving, technical and analytical capability.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the enthusiasm and tenacity to drive improvement
• Good team working skills with the ability to make an impact at all levels
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Proven decision-making abilities
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation

Salary is -35,000 to -40,000, depending on experience. Working Monday to Thursday 8am - 4.30pm and Friday 8am - 1pm.

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