Management Accountant
Contract Management AccountantLocation: Lenham, KentRate: £25 per hourContract Type: Temporary / ContractIndustry: ManufacturingRole OverviewA growing manufacturing business based in Lenham seeks an experienced Management Accountant to support the finance team during a busy period. This is a hands-on contract role ideal for someone with strong manufacturing experience and excellent analytical ability. You will play a key part in month-end reporting, cost analysis, and supporting decision-making across operations.Key ResponsibilitiesManagement Accounts and ReportingProduce accurate monthly management accounts to tight deadlines.Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.Deliver detailed variance analysis across production, labour, and overheads.Present financial insights to senior managers and operational teams.Manufacturing and CostingAnalyse production costs, material usage, waste, yield, and overhead absorption.Maintain and review standard costing, BOM structures, and routings.Support stock valuations, WIP reporting, and full inventory reconciliations.Work closely with Production Managers to explain cost movements and KPIs.Budgeting and ForecastingSupport the budgeting cycle and rolling forecasts.Provide cost modelling and scenario analysis to aid decision-making.Track performance against budget and highlight risks and opportunities.Business PartneringAct as a finance partner to Operations, Production, and Supply Chain teams.Provide clear financial ..... full job details .....
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