Management Accountant

Brenntag AG; Daresbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Job description

Brenntag is the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution. The Germany based international company manages complex supply chains for both chemical manufacturers and consumers by simplifying market access to thousands of products and services.

Brenntag operates a global network with about 700 locations in 78 countries. With its global workforce of more than 17,000 employees, the company generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in 2021.

Multisol Limited forms part of the Brenntag Lubricants Division, it employs 87 people and has an annual turnover in excess of £15 million.

As a Management Accountant, it is your responsibility to:

1. Look after the management accounts for Multisol Limited.
2. Provide financial input and support to the management team and wider business. Liaise and deal with all accounting queries/problems. Conduct ad-hoc investigation work.
3. Produce reconciled monthly and year-end accounts in accordance with agreed timetables.
4. Prepare annual budgets and forecasts.
5. Help develop the assistant management accountant, and provide help and assistance to other colleagues within the team.
6. Manage central finance tasks/projects e.g. vehicle leasing, utilities, Capex analysis etc.
7. Coordinate with auditors (both internal and external).
8. Assist head office with tax and statutory accounts preparation.

Your Skills & Experience:

Education:

1. Recognised Professional Accounting Qualification (such as CIMA or ACCA) or passed finalist.
2. Experience from Industry or Practice (good post qualification experience is ideal but not necessary).

Training / Skills:

1. Good level of IT skills - Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
2. Excel skills - Pivot Tables, Lookups.
3. Good communicator.
4. Attention to detail.
5. Team player.

Useful Experience:

1. Preparation and interpretation of management and statutory accounts.
2. Industry experience.

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

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