Commercial Management Accountant

Michael Page (UK); Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Management Accountant to support financial processes and collaborate with teams to drive efficiencies. This role involves preparing management accounts, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic financial insights. Candidates should possess a professional accounting qualification and experience in an industrial environment. Offering a salary of £45,000 - £55,000, hybrid working options, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working available

Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Pension

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing accounting environment preferred.
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse management accounts for business decision-making.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with teams to improve cost efficiency.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Financial software

Job description

Overview

• Mix of month-end reporting and commercial business partnering.
• Join a global leader offering broad exposure across UK and EU sites.

About Our Client

This is a well-established company within the industrial/manufacturing industry with a reputation for delivering high-quality products and services with a global footprint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse management accounts to support business decision-making.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Collaborate with operational teams to monitor and improve cost efficiency.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare monthly management accounts.
• Support year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors.
• Identify areas for financial process improvements and implement changes.
• Provide financial insights to senior management to drive strategic planning.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Management Accountant should have:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in accounting and finance within an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to communicate financial insights effectively to non-financial stakeholders.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis techniques.

Benefits

• Salary banding of £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working available
• Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Pension