Hybrid Assistant Management Accountant – Costing & Insights

Rg Consultancy; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rg Consultancy is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant for a growing manufacturing firm. The role focuses on monthly management accounts, costing, stock and WIP analysis, and assisting budgeting and forecasting.

The position offers hybrid working with 2-3 days from home, and collaboration with operations, production and procurement to drive efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production-led environment.
• Strong costing, stock and WIP understanding.
• Proficient Excel and accounting software; ERP experience advantageous.
• Pursuing or studying AAT/ACCA/CIMA.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Clear communication with finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Proactive, organised and deadline-driven.
• Independent when remote, collaborative on-site.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts, journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Support costing, stock, WIP analysis and overhead absorption.
• Maintain stock, WIP and inventory records across sites.
• Prepare weekly KPI reports on production output, labour efficiency, scrap and yield.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting with data and commentary.
• Support bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.
• Collaborate with operations, production and procurement to improve processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and system enhancements.
• Provide support during audits and year-end processes.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Costing and stock

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA study

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Rg Consultancy is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant for a growing manufacturing firm. The role focuses on monthly management accounts, costing, stock and WIP analysis, and assisting budgeting and forecasting.

The position offers hybrid working with 2-3 days from home, and collaboration with operations, production and procurement to drive efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.