Management Accountant

The Management Accountant role based in Stoke-on-Trent offers a full‑time, Monday to Friday position, with a salary of £60,000 per annum. You will report directly to the Financial Controller within a growing logistics business. The position involves supporting financial performance, preparing management accounts, and gaining exposure across finance functions. Key skills sought include commercial awareness, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in financial reporting.

This contract is permanent, providing a chance to develop into a senior finance position while contributing to business decisions.

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent – Salary:
Up to £60,000 per annum –

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:30pm.

We are a thriving, owner‑led logistics business based in Stoke-on-Trent seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant to join its finance team. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the financial performance of the business while gaining broad exposure across all areas of finance. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who wants to step into a highly visible role, take on increasing responsibility, and become a trusted right‑hand person within the finance function.

As Management Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting the production of accurate financial information, assisting with strategic decision‑making, and ensuring the smooth running of the company's finance operations.

• Oversee the day‑to‑day Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger functions
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process
• Prepare and post journals, including accruals and prepayments
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close activities
• Produce balance sheet reconciliations and maintain financial controls
• Support stock control processes and stock reconciliations
• Analyse financial data and provide meaningful insights to support business decisions
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiencies across the finance function
• Support the Financial Controller with ad‑hoc reporting and finance projects

We're looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented finance professional who enjoys taking ownership and is keen to develop their career within a growing business.

• ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Previous experience in a Management Accountant position
• Strong understanding of management accounts preparation and month‑end processes
• Experience preparing journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
• Essential:
  Sage experience
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial reporting
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present financial information
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Positive attitude and desire to contribute to a growing business

• Experience working within a stock‑led, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or engineering environment

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum
• Broad exposure across the finance function
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management and influence business decisions
• Career progression opportunities
• Stable and successful owner‑managed business
• Company pension
• Free on‑site parking

If you're looking for a varied and rewarding Management Accountant role where your contribution will be valued and your career can progress, we would love to hear from you.