accountant Maghera, Down, Northern Ireland
Job description
Crossland wishes to recruit an ambitious Company Accountant who will have responsibility for the Management and Financial Accounting of our two production sites located in Swatragh, Northern Ireland and Burnley, England. This is a newly created role which will see the successful candidate join a strong, established Finance department.
This role requires an analytical, detail orientated, commercial and profit focused individual who can utilise the information they produce to present recommendations on business operations, and where necessary, have the confidence to challenge the status quo to deliver profit upside for the group.
Whilst production of insightful monthly Management Accounts will be the primary requirement of this role; the company want to recruit a self-starter who can then use this information to work directly and in collaboration with other key stakeholders on wider value add projects including production costings, capital spend programs and tenders.
This broad ranging role will be based at our Head Office in Swatragh where the successful candidate will work directly with the Financial Controller and four other department colleagues. Flexible at home working arrangements will be considered, subject to business need, after a satisfactory induction, training and company familiarisation period.
About Us
Crossland has grown from a tanker repairs and servicing company into one of the largest tanker manufacturers within the UK and Ireland. In order to do this, we have created a high volume, fast-paced and multicultural workplace. We pride ourselves that we create a happy work environment where everyone is valued in order to create the best products for our customers. For more information, please visit: www.crosslandtankers.com/aboutus
The Ideal Person
- Qualified Accountant and a member of a recognised professional accountancy body (CIMA, ACA, ACCA). Part Qualified with demonstrable sector experience will be considered.
- Strong financial / commercial acumen
- Team player with ‘roll up your sleeves’ attitude.
- Proficient with MS Office suite – advanced skills with MS Excel
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Analytical with a methodical approach to problem solving
- Experience with Microsoft Navision or Netsuite would be advantageous but not a prerequisite.
- Sectoral experience or experience in product and standard costing within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous but not a prerequisite.
What Crossland is Offering You
- Permanent position
- Attractive salary
- Free life assurance scheme
- Enhanced workplace pension scheme
- Excellent progression opportunities.
- Free onsite parking
- Free onsite gym
- Training and development opportunities
- 20 days annual holidays plus 9 public holidays
About The Role
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation and review of monthly management accounts to deadlines
- Preparation and development of weekly and monthly manufacturing KPI’s, efficiency tracking and variance analysis reports for Budget Holders and Senior Management
- Preparation and review of stock reports
- Preparation of budgets and forecasts
- Recommend methods and strategies for cutting costs/maximising profits
- Perform key ad-hoc analysis on continuous improvement initiatives
- Preparation of statutory financial statements and liaising with external auditors
- Preparation of statutory company returns – VAT, EC Sales etc
- Actively contribute to the on-going management and development of the company..
Required Criteria
- Analytical with a methodical approach to problem solving
- Qualified Accountant and a member of a recognised professional accountancy body (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or part Qualified with demonstrable sector experience will be considered.
- Must be legally entitled to work in the UK
Desired Criteria
- Sectoral experience or experience in product and standard costing within a manufacturing environment
- Experience with Microsoft Navision or Netsuite
Skills Needed
Attention to detail, Motivation, Communication
About The Company
When we first started out in business back in 1988, we were originally a tanker repair and servicing company, providing maintenance services to local bulk liquid haulage companies.
However, although our resources were modest when we started out, our passion, determination, and ambition to succeed were always there in abundance.
As a result, by the mid-1990s – building on our extensive repairs experience – we began to manufacture our very own tankers for the UK road industry at our factory in Swatragh, trading under the name Crossland Tankers Ltd.
Company Culture
From here, our business grew year-on-year, culminating in the purchase of Massey tankers, in 2003. This not only gave us access to a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, it also gave us a base within the UK mainland.
Today, we employ over 130 people across our two manufacturing sites at Swatragh (Northern Ireland) and Burnley (Lancashire) and are one of the leading tanker manufacturers in the UK and Ireland.
We are proud to have a wide range of customers in Ireland, the UK, the EU, and the Middle East.
Company Benefits
We offer our employees a range of benefits including:
Attractive salary based on candidates experience
Free life assurance scheme
Enhanced workplace pension scheme
Onsite parking
Training and development opportunities
Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Office perks, Employee development programs, Free parking, Cycle to work, Open office, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Long service recognition, Work With Charities
Salary
Based on Experience per year
