Management Accountant

Management Accountant
Stockton

Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting a growing and dynamic manufacturing organisation in their search for an experienced Management Accountant to join their team.

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity, reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, where you''ll take full ownership of monthly financial reporting and play a pivotal role in stock valuation and wider finance operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have experience in manufacturing, we''d love to hear from you.
 
What you''ll be doing
This is a varied and autonomous role, where flexibility, adaptability and attention to detail are key. Your responsibilities will include:

• Full ownership of monthly management accounts - P&L and Balance Sheet
• Coordinating and executing month-end stock counts (including early starts)
• Stock valuation (scanned and manually counted) and cost updates
• Monthly stock movement reconciliation
• Preparing and posting journals - accruals, prepayments, materials etc.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining supporting schedules
• Month-end variance analysis
• Fixed asset register management and depreciation journals
• Supplier statement reconciliations and credit card expense processing
• Weekly payroll and agency hour reconciliations and reporting
• Sales reconciliation and scrap valuation
• VAT reporting
• Supporting the wider finance function with ad-hoc projects and tasks
• Occasional general admin support (calls, visitor sign-in, document handling)

What we''re looking for
We''re seeking a proactive and results-driven individual with a positive ''can-do'' attitude, who can work both independently and as part of a wider team.

• Qualifications: Minimum AAT qualified or CIMA part-qualified with relevant industry experience (SME/manufacturing exposure highly advantageous)
• Technical skills: Strong Excel knowledge including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs etc.
• Soft skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Communication: Confident communicator, with strong written and verbal English - essential for documentation and stakeholder engagement
• Personal attributes: Trustworthy, professional, and collaborative with a drive to continuously improve processes

What you need to know

• You''ll be joining a supportive team environment with opportunities to add real value to the business
• Confidentiality, reliability and initiative are critical to your success in this role
• Occasional travel is required

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