Senior Management Accountant

Your new company
A well-established and growing manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to support the finance function during a key period of growth and change. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a crucial role in delivering accurate financial information, supporting operational decision-making, and ensuring robust financial controls across the manufacturing operation.
This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, production teams, and commercial stakeholders in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Your new role
As Management Accountant, you will take ownership of the monthly reporting cycle and provide meaningful financial insight to support business performance.
Key responsibilities will include:

Preparation of monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis
Monitoring and analysis of manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labour, overheads, and inventory movements
Oversight of cost of goods sold (COGS), stock accounting, accruals, and prepayments
Process mapping during a period of growth and change
Partnering with production, operations, and supply chain teams to improve financial visibility and cost control
Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes
Producing operational and financial KPI reporting to support performance improvement initiatives
Assisting with month and year-end audit requirements and statutory reporting
Reviewing and strengthening financial controls, processes, and reporting accuracy
Providing commercial and operational analysis to support business decision-making and profitability improvement

What you'll need to succeed

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Previous experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or process-led environments
Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting principles, including inventory, standard costing, and cost analysis
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems
Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-finance stakeholders
Strong analytical skills with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities
Experience supporting operational teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives

What you'll get in return

Competitive day rate
Opportunity to work for an established and growing manufacturing business
Exposure to senior stakeholders across finance and operations
Collaborative and supportive working environment
Immediate start available with potential for contract extension

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