Management Accountant

A longstadning manfuacturing company in Greater Manchester is going through a period of change and is seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to provide immediate, hands-on support across operations and finance.

Key Responsibilities

* Own the month-end close and production of timely, accurate management accounts

* Maintain financial control across manufacturing operations, ensuring accuracy and continuity during transition

* Prepare and analyse costing, margins, variances, and KPIs (including labour, overheads, and materials)

* Review and improve processes around inventory, WIP, BOMs, and stock valuation

* Partner closely with operations, production, and supply chain teams to support decision-making

* Pick up urgent BAU finance activities and support change initiatives

* Support audit preparation and queries, including stock counts and valuation methodologies

* Identify and implement practical process improvements within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

About You

* Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

* Strong background in management accounting within a manufacturing or production-led environment

* Solid understanding of standard costing, absorption costing, and inventory controls

* Comfortable working autonomously, embedding quickly, and adding value from day one

* Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused, with a pragmatic mindset

* Experience supporting audits, ideally with stock-heavy or multi-site operations

* Exposure to ERP systems and manufacturing reporting a strong advantage

Doesnt sound like you? Please feel free to refer this advert to them, or contact Edward Haworth at Vivid Resourcing