Chromacity is a dynamic, fast growing, SME that designs and manufactures ultrafast lasers. The company is looking to expand the team to bring in a Manufacturing focussed Accountant or Part Qualified Accountant.

Reporting to the CEO, the purpose of the role is the day to day financial management including preparation of Management Accounts.

The Person

The ideal candidate must have previous finance experience, ideally within a tech or manufacturing company setting. You will have a good understanding of financial standards and ideally accounting qualifications and be able to confidently produce financial reports.

We are looking for candidates with previous finance and operational experience and as we work in a fast pace environment, you will have the ability to work under pressure.

What you can expect

• The ideal candidate will be an Accountant, either fully qualified or part qualified, ideally with experience gained within a Manufacturing environment. For example, it would be useful if you understood bill of materials (BoM), stock control and cost of sales and how to manage this from a financial viewpoint
• Prepare monthly management accounts including recording financial transactions
• You will have strong communication and organisation skills as well as be competent and confident with IT systems including an ERP/MRP system, Accountancy Software (ideally Sage) and Microsoft Office.
• Cash flow management and preparation of detailed cashflow
• Management of fixed assets
• Credit control and supplier management
• Monthly payroll preparation and pension / tax filings
• Financial responsibility for stock including provisioning and average costings.
• Preparation for financial audits
• Management of general office environment (utilities, supplies and general maintenance)
• Support the manufacturing team with procurement and logistics

Knowledge and Skills:

• The ideal candidate will be a part qualified accountant or studying towards an accountancy qualification
• You will be confident in your ability to prepare management accounts and critically analyse and review the data e.g. understand basic concepts of the GaaP accounting principles (accruals and pre-payments, revenue recognition etc)
• Financial regulatory requirements would be essential
• Essential in numeracy skills, working knowledge of Sage or Xero (or similar accountancy software), MS Excel to an intermediate/advanced level (e.g. advanced formulae) and ability to use other MS Office applications (e.g. Outlook Email, Calendar and Task List; Word; etc) and online banking systems. MRP skills are advantageous
• Essential in the basics of relevant legislation. (e.g. VAT, export controls, EC sales legislation) and application of this in the work environment
• Any experience within a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous e.g. understanding Bill of Materials (BoM), stock control and standard costing etc

Behavioural Competencies

• Attention to detail; presentation of information methodically, diligently, and accurately
• Self-managed and focused on achieving results. Prioritises effectively, completing all tasks accurately and within required timescales
• Awareness of the corporate and financial context of the work
• Able to relate well to others and use interpersonal skills in a manner appropriate to the situation to achieve desired objectives
• Exceptional organisational skills

Got what it takes? Email your C.V and covering letter to careers@chromacitylasers.com