Management Accountant

Your new company
You will be joining a well-established manufacturing firm based in Stoke-on-Trent, renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The business has a strong reputation in its sector and is experiencing continued growth, making this an exciting time to become part of the team.

Your new role
As a Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function and driving business performance.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain and update standard costs, BOMs, routings, and labour/machine rates.
• Analyse manufacturing variances: PPV, material usage, labour, overheads, and efficiency.
• Oversee stock valuation for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods; investigate discrepancies and support stock counts.
• Produce margin, overhead, and production cost reports with clear insights for operational teams.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost modelling for production and operational decision-making.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain to challenge performance and improve cost control.
• Monitor KPIs across manufacturing operations and highlight risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Strengthen financial controls around stock, costing, and manufacturing processes; assist with audits.
• Drive process improvements and enhance system use within the finance and operations workflow.

• Fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) preferred, or nearing full qualification
• Proven experience as a Management Accountant within manufacturing
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of stock accounting, standard costing, and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills
• Analytical, detail-focused, proactive, and able to communicate clearly with non-finance stakeholders.
• A proactive approach and ability to communicate effectively across departments

• Up to £55,000 DOE + bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• AE pension contribution
• Opportunity to work in a growing, forward-thinking business
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• On-site parking