Management Accountant

Management Accountant / £55,000 - £65,000 / Oxfordshire

Working in partnership with the Finance leadership team, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of accurate and insightful management accounts across a UK based engineering business.

The role will have a broad remit across month end reporting, financial analysis, balance sheet control and business partnering, alongside responsibility for supporting the accounting and reporting of inventory across the business.

• Own elements of the month end process, including management accounts, journals, reconciliations and balance sheet reporting.
• Analyse actual performance against budget and forecast, providing clear commentary and insight into key variances.
• Work closely with operational and finance stakeholders to understand business performance and identify areas requiring further investigation.
• Take responsibility for the accurate accounting and reporting of inventory, including stock movements, accruals, stock counts and adjustments.
• Maintain strong financial controls and support the continuous improvement of reporting processes across the business.

• It is essential the candidate is a Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Previous experience in management accounting, ideally within an engineering environment.
• Experience of inventory accounting, stock control or standard costing would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work closely with stakeholders and communicate financial information clearly.

The business is an established UK based engineering business operating in a fast paced and highly innovative environment. With a strong focus on technology, quality and continued development, the business offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing Finance function and play an important role in supporting its continued success.

The role of Management Accountant has a range of £55,000 - £65,000 plus excellent benefits.