Management Accountant

A longstadning manfuacturing company in Greater Manchester is going through a period of change and is seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to provide immediate, hands-on support across operations and finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close and production of timely, accurate management accounts

• Maintain financial control across manufacturing operations, ensuring accuracy and continuity during transition

• Prepare and analyse costing, margins, variances, and KPIs (including labour, overheads, and materials)

• Review and improve processes around inventory, WIP, BOMs, and stock valuation

• Partner closely with operations, production, and supply chain teams to support decision-making

• Pick up urgent BAU finance activities and support change initiatives

• Support audit preparation and queries, including stock counts and valuation methodologies

• Identify and implement practical process improvements within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

• Strong background in management accounting within a manufacturing or production-led environment

• Solid understanding of standard costing, absorption costing, and inventory controls

• Comfortable working autonomously, embedding quickly, and adding value from day one

• Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused, with a pragmatic mindset

• Experience supporting audits, ideally with stock-heavy or multi-site operations

• Exposure to ERP systems and manufacturing reporting a strong advantage

Doesnt sound like you? Please feel free to refer this advert to them, or contact Edward Haworth at Vivid Resourcing