Interim Management Accountant

Kenton Black; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing business in Lancaster is seeking a Cost & Management Accountant for an interim position lasting 3-6 months. This full-time, office-based role involves management and cost accounting duties, with responsibilities including budgeting, reporting, and business partnering. The successful candidate will need to start immediately and have strong communication skills and experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and cost accounting is essential.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supporting management accounts preparation.
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting.
• Developing cost accounting and reporting systems.
• Analyzing production and spend variances.
• Reporting on profitability and product margins.
• Maintaining the BOM register.
• Business partnering with departments to provide financial insights.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Job description

Job Title: Cost & Management Accountant

Company Details and Job Overview:

A manufacturing business in Lancaster requires interim support (3-6 months) to fill the gap until the permanent post holder joins. The role involves management and cost accounting duties, with project and ad hoc support as needed.

This is an office-based, full-time role with hours typically from 8am to 4:30pm. A competitive day rate will be offered to the successful candidate.

Your Role:

• Supporting management accounts preparation
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting
• Developing cost accounting and reporting systems
• Analyzing production and spend variances
• Reporting on profitability and product margins
• Maintaining the BOM register
• Business partnering with departments to provide financial insights

Experience & Qualifications:

Experience in manufacturing and cost accounting is essential. Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders are required. Immediate start available, with the ability to begin within one month.

This vacancy is managed by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance.