Management Accountant

SUMMARY:
Do you enjoy understanding what drives production costs, profitability and operational performance? If you're a Management Accountant who can turn complex costing data into practical business insights, this could be your next career move.

POSITION INFO:
An established manufacturing organisation is looking for a commercially minded Management Accountant to join its Finance and Procurement team. This hands-on position combines financial accounting, management reporting, cost accounting and inventory control. You'll work closely with operational teams to improve financial visibility, identify cost-saving opportunities and support better business decisions. Key Responsibilities Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and balance sheet accounts Prepare month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and intercompany adjustments Compile monthly management packs within agreed deadlines Maintain the fixed asset register and calculate monthly depreciation Support accounts payable and receivable processes Maintain standard costs for labour, materials and overheads Analyse actual versus standard costs, including price, usage and efficiency variances Manage inventory adjustments and ensure accurate valuation of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods Reconcile inventory and cost-related suspense accounts Analyse production waste, scrap, obsolescence and inventory gains or losses Assist with product pricing, price modelling and system updates Prepare departmental profit and loss and gross margin analysis Support budgeting, forecasting and financial performance monitoring Assist with VAT, PAYE, income tax compliance and external audits Identify cost-saving opportunities and improvements in operational efficiency Work closely with management and operational teams to improve financial and non-financial performance Job Experience and Skills Required Qualification: Degree in Accounting or Finance Honours advantageous Experience: Minimum five years' experience in a manufacturing environment Strong cost accounting and costing experience essential Proven experience in management accounting and financial reporting Exposure to inventory valuation, standard costing and variance analysis Experience with budgeting, forecasting and month-end processes Understanding of manufacturing operations and production costs Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel essential Pastel advantageous Strong analytical, reporting and financial modelling skills Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook The Ideal Candidate Commercially minded and highly analytical Results-driven, organised and deadline-focused Accurate, reliable and committed to data integrity Comfortable engaging directly with factory and operational teams Able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders Proactive in identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements Trustworthy, discreet and able to work independently Why Consider This Opportunity? Broad exposure to financial and management accounting Direct involvement in manufacturing costs and operational performance Opportunity to influence product margins and cost efficiencies Collaboration with finance, procurement and factory teams A hands-on role where financial analysis supports real business decisions Apply Now! If costing, inventory and commercial analysis are your strengths, let's talk about your next opportunity. For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in: Management Accounting Cost Accounting Manufacturing Finance Inventory Accounting Commercial Finance If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Eoudia Chadinha | Connect with me on LinkedIn!