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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