Management Accountant

About the Business

This is an opportunity to join a well‑established distribution business based in Stourport as a Management Accountant, offering a varied role within a collaborative finance team. The role would suit someone who enjoys working closely with operations, producing insightful management accounts, and supporting decision‑making in a fast‑paced, commercially focused environment.

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis.
• Produce and analyse cost and margin information to support operational performance and decision‑making.
• Partner with operational and departmental managers on budgeting, forecasting, and performance improvement.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends, and provide clear insight and recommendations to senior management.
• Support the preparation of year‑end accounts and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Maintain and enhance financial controls, processes, and reporting systems.
• Assist with capital expenditure appraisals and investment analysis.
• Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations for relevant business areas, ensuring risks and opportunities are clearly understood and communicated.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant accounting standards.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support commercial decision‑making.

The role is based in Stourport, with a hybrid working pattern of three days in the office. You'll be part of a supportive, down‑to‑earth finance team working closely with colleagues in a practical, hands‑on environment. The culture is collaborative and commercially focused, offering stability, ownership, and the chance to make a visible impact.

• ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Proven experience in a management accounting role with a strong financial foundation.
• Solid involvement in month‑end processes, with a focus on accurate revenue recognition.
• Strong analytical skills, including post month‑end reporting, contract analysis, and ad hoc financial analysis.

• Flexible working with a balanced hybrid arrangement.
• Supportive, approachable managers who encourage development.
• Clear opportunities for progression and career development.
• Collaborative team culture with strong support across the business.