Your new company
A well-established and growing manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to support the finance function during a key period of growth and change.
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a crucial role in delivering accurate financial information, supporting operational decision-making, and ensuring robust financial controls across the manufacturing operation.
This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, production teams, and commercial stakeholders in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Your new role
As Management Accountant, you will take ownership of the monthly reporting cycle and provide meaningful financial insight to support business performance.
- Preparation of monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Monitoring and analysis of manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labour, overheads, and inventory movements
- Oversight of cost of goods sold (COGS), stock accounting, accruals, and prepayments
- Process mapping during a period of growth and change
- Partnering with production, operations, and supply chain teams to improve financial visibility and cost control
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes
- Producing operational and financial KPI reporting to support performance improvement initiatives
- Assisting with month and year-end audit requirements and statutory reporting
- Reviewing and strengthening financial controls, processes, and reporting accuracy
- Providing commercial and operational analysis to support business decision-making and profitability improvement
What you'll need to succeed
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Previous experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or process-led environments
- Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting principles, including inventory, standard costing, and cost analysis
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems
- Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-finance stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities
- Experience supporting operational teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives
What you'll get in return
- Competitive day rate
- Opportunity to work for an established and growing manufacturing business
- Exposure to senior stakeholders across finance and operations
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Immediate start available with potential for contract extension
What you need to do now
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