Management Accountant

Management Accountant
Kendal | £40,000 - £50,000 + benefits
A well-established and growing organisation within the construction/manufacturing sector is seeking a  Management Accountant  to join its finance team. This is a key role supporting the Head of Finance, offering broad exposure across financial operations, reporting, and analysis in a fast-paced environment.

The Role

The Management Accountant will play an instrumental role in ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations. You'll be responsible for maintaining robust financial processes, supporting decision-making through insightful reporting, and ensuring compliance with internal and external obligations.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and support the purchase ledger, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing
Resolve finance queries efficiently across the business
Maintain and reconcile purchase ledger accounts, ensuring balances are followed up
Produce aged creditor reports and monitor supplier payment timelines
Manage fortnightly subcontractor payment cycles
Prepare and process supplier payment runs for approval
Process expenses, mileage journals, and credit card transactions with accurate job costing
Handle daily bank postings and monthly sales transactions
Maintain employee allowances, mileage logs, and tool registers
Manage the fixed asset register and monthly depreciation schedules
Prepare prepayments, accruals, and monthly stock reports
Deliver monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and job costing analysis
Investigate cost variances and provide meaningful financial insights
Complete balance sheet reconciliations
Produce P11D data and support environmental reporting requirements
Ensure accurate filing and documentation of financial records
Provide support to the Head of Finance and assist with ad hoc projects

About You

Proven experience within a finance team, including production of management accounts
High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
Confident communicator with the ability to liaise across departments
Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
Experience using Sage 200 or similar accounting systems
Currently studying towards CIMA, ACA, or ACCA
A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to work

Desirable Experience

Background within construction or sector-specific financial processes
Experience in a manufacturing environment

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000
Opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking business
Exposure to a broad and varied finance role
Support for professional development and study
Collaborative and supportive team environment
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