Management Accountant

Location: Kingston upon Hull

The Opportunity
A well-established manufacturing organisation based in Hull is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to support its finance function during an exciting period of operational focus and continuous improvement. This is a confidential hire and offers the opportunity to work closely with operations, influencing performance through high-quality financial insight.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
Ownership of product and operational costing, including standard costs, BOMs, labour and overhead absorption
Margin analysis by product, customer, and production line
Work closely with manufacturing and operations teams to improve cost visibility and control
Support budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecasts
Monitor and analyse stock valuation, WIP, scrap and yield
Support month‑end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit processes
Develop and improve costing models, reports, and KPIs
Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost efficiency across the business

Candidate Profile

Proven experience as a Management Accountant within a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of manufacturing costings (standard costing essential)
Confident partnering with non‑finance stakeholders, particularly Operations and Production
Part‑qualified or fully qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) - strong QBE candidates also considered
Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience highly desirable
Methodical, commercially minded and able to work hands‑on

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

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