Temporary Permanent

Management Accountant

Sheridan Maine Midlands

Birmingham, B2 5SN

£35000 - £40000 per annum

Posted: 17 June 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Closing date: 17 July 2026

Ref: 60203498

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About the Role

The Management Accountant role in Birmingham is a temp-to-perm position within a respected South Birmingham SME manufacturer. Reporting to a line manager known for mentoring, this position offers a salary of £35,000 to £40,000 per annum. Key responsibilities include managing the month-end reporting process, preparing and processing general ledger journals, and performing variance and performance analysis. The role also involves monitoring KPIs, reviewing standard costs including material COGS and BOMs, and supporting stock control. This is a full-time opportunity requiring strong analytical skills and experience with balance sheet controls, suitable for a professional seeking a permanent contract with a capable team.

A temp-to-perm Management Accountant opportunity, part of a friendly and capable team in a respected South Birmingham SME manufacturer.
The Company
A well established and respected SME engineering business with an international footprint, this company serves multiple sectors, is performing well and expanding.
The Role
A key role within a small, friendly and capable team, the role reports in to a line manager with an excellent track record for training and mentoring talented team members. Responsibilities will include:

Month end reporting process, balance sheet controls
Preparation and processing of GL ledger journals
Variance and performance analysis
Monitoring of KPIs
Review and update standard costs, incl. material COGS and BOMs
Support stock control process
Some (not much) invoice processing

The Person

Management Accounting experience - accruals & prepayments, etc
Manufacturing sector expertise - highly desirable
Excel skills - intermediate (vlookups, sumifs, pivots, etc.)

As important as practical experience are the personal qualities sought - curiosity, keenness to learn, and a positive and proactive approach.
This is a fully office based role, their South Birmingham location provides free parking and is well served by public transport. Applicants should live within easy commuting distance.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today.
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

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