Overview

At Morgan Advanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries. Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life. We actively pursue this purpose through the development and production of advanced materials. 

Within our business unit, we specialise in innovating cutting-edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance. We use our expertise to tackle complex challenges across many diverse industries to provide effective solutions for our valued customers. 

Our products are shaping a better future; from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximising the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We are proud to help generate power for billions of people, deliver water to drought-stricken regions, improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, and protect lives both on the land and in the air. 

Responsibilities

• Understanding of general accounting functions including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, costing, reconciliations, financial analysis, and IT systems.
• Supporting month-end closing, preparation of journal entries, and other financial closing requirements.
• Maintain standard cost systems including accuracy of routings and bill of materials.
• Interpret and analyze actual vs. standard cost and explain variances.
• Knowledge and understanding of the production reporting and the movement of inventory and production processes.
• Provide an accurate inventory and valuation throughout month and at month end close.
• Preparation of financial budgets and forecasts.
• Provide meaningful analysis of actual results vs. budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare and maintain work instructions, documentation, and records. Identify and drive recommended cost savings and process improvement opportunities.
• Ability to support other accounting functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent degree with relevant experience
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Excellent analysis skills
• Must have good time management and planning skills, and meet deadlines
• Must be team-oriented and work in a collaborative environment
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills
• Ability to self-manage to meet deadlines
• English speaking desirable

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1