Management Accountant Job Halifax area,England UK,Finance & Banking

Management Accountant - Sowerby Bridge, Halifax

Your new company
Hays is proud to be working with a national manufacturing company who are looking to add a Management Accountant to their finance function.

Working closely with the Finance Director to be a key part in the day to day finance operations, cost control and supporting the production team. This job is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied position, being part of a close-knit finance function and taking ownership of their workload.
Management Accountant
Permanent
Full Time Hours in the Office
£35 - £50,000 depending on experience
Halifax based - Free Parking

Your new role

Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)

Maintain accurate general ledger records

Lead on Month end

Produce budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis

Maintain and analyse product costings

Monitor material, labour, and overhead variances

Track inventory valuation (raw materials, finished goods)

Support pricing and margin analysis

Prepare VAT returns and liaise with HMRC

Support statutory accounts and external audits

Maintain strong financial controls and documentation

Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital

Oversee credit control, supplier payments, and bank reconciliations

Review inventory levels and payment terms

Partner with production and operations to improve cost efficiency, relating to finance across departments

Assist in analysis and asset management

Drive process and reporting improvements

Oversee workload of 1 other member of staff

Support system or process upgrades

What you'll need to succeed This job would suit someone who thrives by using their own initiative to take ownership of their workload whilst still working well as part of a small finance team and the wider teams. Some of the key things that we are looking for:

Part or Fully Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Experience in a manufacturing or production environment

Strong management accounting and cost accounting skills

Excellent analytical ability and attention to detail

Confident with Excel and accounting systems

Enjoys working in a small, friendly, practical finance team

Comfortable being 'hands on' and close to operations

Values a grounded, collaborative & friendly working culture

What you'll get in return

A broad, varied role with real ownership

Small, supportive finance team with direct access to the Finance Director

Stable, long standing local manufacturer

Early 2.30pm finish on a Friday!

Free Parking

Opportunity to influence processes and improve reporting

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #


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