Management Accountant

Your new company
A well established manufacturing business with operations across production, supply chain, and distribution is looking to strengthen its finance function with the addition of a Management Accountant. The organisation operates in a fast paced, cost focused environment where accurate reporting and commercial insight are critical to operational decision making.

The business offers a stable working environment with clear processes, strong operational teams, and a focus on continuous improvement.Your new role
Reporting to the Finance Manager / Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the monthly management accounts and provide financial insight to support manufacturing and operational performance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis
• Cost accounting across production, including standard costing and variance reporting
• Analysis of manufacturing overheads, labour and material costs
• Stock valuation, WIP reporting and reconciliation
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Cashflow forecasting and cost control
• Partnering with production, supply chain and operational managers
• Supporting year end processes, audits and statutory reporting
• Identifying process improvements and efficiencies within the finance function

• Previous experience in a Management Accountant role
• Exposure to a manufacturing or production led environment
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, stock and variance analysis
• Good Excel skills and experience working with ERP / manufacturing systems
• Part qualified, qualified, or qualified by experience accountants considered
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with operational teams
• A proactive, detail driven approach with strong commercial awareness

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• A stable, well structured manufacturing environment
• Exposure to operational finance and cost focused analysis
• Opportunity to work closely with senior finance and operational leadership
• Long term career development within a growing finance function