Management Accountant

Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing business looking to appoint a Management Accountant to strengthen its finance team. Reporting to the Head of Operations & Finance, this is a varied, hands-on role offering genuine exposure across the finance function and the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of financial reporting, controls and business performance.

This position would suit an ambitious Management Accountant who enjoys partnering with the wider business, improving processes and producing meaningful financial information that supports commercial decision-making.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including profit & loss and balance sheet reporting.
• Producing financial analysis and management information to support strategic business decisions.
• Supporting the annual budgeting process, along with regular forecasting and cashflow reporting.
• Monitoring business performance against budgets and identifying areas for improvement.
• Working closely with the Credit Controller and Purchase Ledger team to maintain accurate sales and purchase ledgers.
• Preparing monthly sales, purchasing and spend reports.
• Preparing supplier payment runs, BACS payments and foreign currency transfers.
• Coordinating payroll information with the outsourced payroll provider.
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting HMRC compliance.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register, monitoring capital expenditure and calculating depreciation.
• Administering P11D benefit information.
• Supporting the year-end audit and liaising with external auditors where required.
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and internal controls.
• Providing support on finance projects and other ad hoc business initiatives.

The Person

To be successful, you''ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant position.
• Strong month-end accounting experience.
• A good understanding of management accounts, budgeting and forecasting.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and present meaningful information.
• Strong Excel and financial systems experience.
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach with the confidence to challenge existing processes and recommend improvements.
• The ability to build effective working relationships across all areas of the business.

Part-qualified, qualified by experience or fully qualified candidates will all be considered, depending on the level of relevant experience.