At Modine, we are Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. Our Airedale by Modine brand is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative thermal management solutions for data centers, clean rooms, hospitals, universities, and other mission-critical environments.
Never heard of Airedale by Modine? In short, we cool the internet. Ever used an app to book a taxi? Ever had a video meeting? Ever bought something online? Chances are, the digital 1s and 0s you’ve created and sent are being kept cool by Airedale by Modine. We’re one of the key cogs in the global machine that keeps your digital world running smoothly.
Trusted as The Critical Cooling Specialists, Airedale by Modine has decades of experience providing efficient, flexible end-to-end cooling solutions that work smarter, not harder, to deliver more cooling for less power. With manufacturing facilities in Canada, Spain, the UK, and the U.S., we’re scaling up across the world to support an ever-growing demand for our solutions. That’s where you come in….
Position Description
The Management Accountant will support the UK Accounting Manager in providing strong financial leadership and oversight of daily accounting operations. This role will manage a team of five and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and analysis for the Leeds, Consett, and Bradford manufacturing facilities. The role is crucial in advising management with comprehensive financial insight to support strategic business decisions
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of 5 (2 part time Accounts Payable Clerks, 2 part time General Finance Assistants, and 1 Finance Apprentice).
- Oversee core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, general ledger, and financial analysis.
- Ensure compliance with Modine finance standard practices (FSP’s) and internal control procedures in their area of responsibility
- Prepare and post month-end journal entries (prepayments, accruals, revenue adjustments, manufacturing variances).
- Produce timely and accurate management accounts for Airedale under Modine’s reporting deadlines.
- Maintain and manage the fixed asset register; create internal orders on SAP and ensure compliance with company asset management procedures.
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly trial balance variance analysis with appropriate follow-up actions.
- Review and approve payroll and supplier payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial controls.
- Approve and validate vendor setups and changes in line with internal policies.
- Support both internal and external financial audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to auditor requests.
- Assist with lease reconciliation and ensuring accuracy of lease vehicle schedules and coordinating with relevant departments for changes or renewals.
- Identify and implement improvements to financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency, control, and reporting accuracy.
- Participate in ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as assigned
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Required Education & Qualifications
- CIMA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
- Extensive working knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to work to tight, recurring deadlines under pressure.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formula-driven reports).
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
- Able to work independently with a proactive and confidential approach.
- Prior experience as a Management Accountant or Senior Accountant preferred.
- A self-starter with excellent organisational and project management skills.
