Management accountant

The role of a Management Accountant in the industrial and manufacturing sector is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting and finance. This position, based in Scunthorpe, involves overseeing financial processes and providing key insights to support decision-making.

Client Details

A highly reputable, well established UK manufacturer with extensive industry experience, supplying specialist products across multiple industrial sectors. The business is known for its quality, integrity and collaborative approach, offering a supportive environment that encourages continuous improvement and technical development.

Description

Full ownership of month-end processes: prepayments, accruals, depreciation and balance sheet reconciliations.

Producing the monthly management information pack for senior review.

Managing transactional finance including purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control.

Overseeing the company bank account, including reconciliations and payment preparation.

Maintaining the fixed asset register.

Managing the invoice discounting facility, including submissions, reconciliations and quarterly audits.

Reviewing monthly credit card spend and preparing payroll information for the outsourced provider.

Drafting quarterly VAT returns and submitting post-approval.

Leading periodic stock-takes and ensuring accuracy within the ERP system.

Developing and enhancing ERP reporting and analysis.

Supporting annual financial audits.

Maintaining robust financial controls and assisting with SOP development.

Working cross-functionally to improve business efficiency, cost performance and insight.

Profile

A successful Management Accountant should ideally be:

AAT qualified (minimum) with experience across transactional and management accounting; ideally studying toward ACCA or CIMA.

Proven background in a broad accounting role, ideally within manufacturing or a similar environment.

Strong month-end experience and ability to produce high-quality management information.

Confident using ERP systems and doing some data analysis

Experience with stock control, inventory systems and BOMs is advantageous.

High accuracy, strong attention to detail and a mindset for continuous improvement.

Excellent communicator with strong organisational skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Job Offer

Salary £35,000 - £37,000 plus up to 10% performance bonus.

Study support

25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

A stable, supportive business offering autonomy, development and the chance to make a real impact.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Management Accountant in Scunthorpe, apply today to join this reputable organisation
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed