Management Accountant

Sewell Wallis is partnering with an established manufacturing business based near Halifax, West Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit a Management Accountant to join their team.

This role would suit a candidate who has previous experience working in a manufacturing/production business with experience of cost accounting. The successful candidate will report directly to the Finance Director, so along with a role with plenty of exposure, there will also be a great mentor in to work alongside here.

If you're a Management Accountant wanting to take the next step in your career, I'd love to hear from you!

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
• Manage the month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Prepare budgets and forecasts and monitor performance against them
• Produce variance analysis with clear explanations and recommendations
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and ensure timely posting of all transactions
• Maintain and analyse product costings, bills of materials (BOMs), and labour costs.
• Monitor and report on manufacturing variances (materials, labour, overhead absorption)
• Track inventory valuation, including WIP, raw materials, and finished goods
• Support pricing decisions through margin and cost analysis
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and external audits
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital
• Partner with production and operations teams to improve cost efficiency
• Develop and improve accounting processes and reporting systems

• Qualified or part‑qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong understanding of management accounting and cost accounting
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong Excel and accounting system experience

• Study Support
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Early Friday finish
• Onsite parking

Please apply below, or for more information, contact Lawrie Bacon. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on.