Management Accountant with development to FC

Your new company
Your new company is a leader in their field based in Stoke-on-Trent and are looking for a fully qualified Management Accountant who is looking to develop into a Financial Controller position over the next 2 years.

Your new role
Your new role will include but not be limited to:
Management Accountant (Progression to Financial Controller - 2 Year Pathway)

• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Assist with group reporting, statutory accounts, and external audits
• Ensure tax and regulatory compliance
• Support payroll and pension submissions
• Maintain financial records
• Monitor foreign currency transactions and investment reporting
• Assist with oversight of international subsidiary
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and reporting

• Take ownership of full financial control, including internal controls and risk management
• Lead and develop the finance team
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy
• Manage cash flow and treasury
• Provide commercial insight and decision support to the MD
• Lead group reporting and statutory compliance

• Company secretarial duties: statutory records, Companies House filings, board support, governance
• HR support: recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and workforce planning
• IT oversight: liaise with providers, support systems optimisation and data protection
• Operational support: collaborate across teams, improve efficiency, support cost and performance management

• ACCA/ CIMA Qualified
• Experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role (manufacturing experience desirable).
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Progress into a Financial Controller role within a structured timeframe.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (IRIS Exchequer advantageous).
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to take ownership and develop into a leadership role.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commercial awareness.

• Salary c.£60,000
• Progression role to Financial Controller
• On-site working
• Monday to Friday 8am-5pm
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays