Management Accountant

Management Accountant / £45,000 – £55,000 + Benefits / Trafford Park / Manufacturing Sector / Hybrid Working Management Accountant Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (DOE)
• Hybrid Working Available
• Company Pension Scheme
• Annual Bonus Potential
• Study Support (if required)
• Career Progression Opportunities
• On-Site Parking
• Growing and Stable Manufacturing Business

NC Associates are working in partnership with a well-established and growing Manufacturing business based in Trafford Park to recruit a Management Accountant
. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a fast‑paced and commercially driven organisation where you will play a key role in financial reporting, cost analysis, and supporting operational decision‑making.

This role is ideal for someone with strong management accounts experience who thrives in a manufacturing or stock‑focused environment and enjoys working closely with operational teams.

• Preparation of monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis
• Producing accurate month‑end reporting packs for senior leadership
• Business partnering with operational and production teams across the manufacturing site
• Monitoring manufacturing costs, margins, overheads, and stock movements
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow planning
• Reviewing and analysing inventory levels, WIP, and cost variances
• Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations and month‑end controls
• Supporting year‑end audit preparation and statutory reporting requirements
• Providing financial insight to improve efficiency, profitability, and cost control
• Identifying process improvements across reporting and finance operations
• Supporting wider commercial finance projects when required

To be successful in your application, you should have the following experience:

Essential:

• ACCA / CIMA qualified, part‑qualified, or QBE
• Previous experience as a Management Accountant or similar finance role
• Experience working within manufacturing, engineering, or stock‑led environments
• Strong month‑end and management accounts experience
• Excellent Excel and analytical skills
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner with non‑finance stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced operational environment

Desirable:

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Dynamics, or similar
• Exposure to stock accounting, WIP, and cost accounting
• Experience improving finance processes and reporting efficiency

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing Trafford Park‑based manufacturing business where you will have real commercial exposure, work closely with operations, and contribute directly to business performance and strategic decision‑making.