Experienced Accountant
Crossland wishes to recruit a talented Experienced 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 role requires an analytical, detail orientated 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 wants 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 would be advantageous
- 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 based on previous experience
- Free life assurance scheme
- Enhanced workplace pension scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Training and development opportunities
- 20 days annual holidays plus 9 public holidays
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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
- Contribute to the ongoing management and development of the company
What you will need
Required criteria
- Qualified Accountant and a member of a recognised professional accountancy body (CIMA, ACA, ACCA). Part Qualified with demonstrable sector experience will be considered.
- Proficient with MS Office suite – advanced skills with MS Excel
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
Desired criteria
- Experience with Microsoft Navision
- Sectoral experience or experience in product and standard costing within a manufacturing environment
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Expense Management
Accounts Payable
Bank reconciliation
Crossland Tankers
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.
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.
Our 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