Lead Production Accountant

CV Technical Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing company in Barnsley seeks a Manufacturing Management Accountant to enhance their finance function during a growth phase. The role demands a qualified or part-qualified accountant with solid production accounting knowledge. Responsibilities include supporting financial activities, month-end close, and variance analysis. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £40,000, pension scheme, and 25 days holiday. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual interested in hands-on manufacturing finance.

Benefits

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of production accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support production and manufacturing accounting activities.
• Perform standard costing, job costing, and variance analysis.
• Oversee month-end close and management accounts.

Skills

Production accounting

Advanced Excel skills

Communication with non-finance stakeholders

Proactive and organized

Education

CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £40,000 per annum - DOE (Depending On Experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:15am-4:45pm, Friday 8:00am-2:00pm
Location: Barnsley

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business, recently supported by new ownership, who are looking to appoint a Manufacturing Management Accountant to strengthen their finance function during a period of growth.

This role would suit a qualified or part-qualified accountant who enjoys working closely with production and operations within a hands-on manufacturing environment.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting production and manufacturing accounting activities
• Standard costing, job costing, and variance analysis
• Work-in-progress (WIP) accounting and revenue recognition
• Inventory control, stock valuation, and material usage reporting
• Month-end close, management accounts, and production cost reporting
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cost reduction initiatives
• Analysis of overhead absorption, labour efficiency, and machine utilisation
• Working closely with production, engineering, and operations teams
• Ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards (UK GAAP); IFRS knowledge beneficial

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience
• Manufacturing or metals engineering background preferred (fabrication, machining, job shop)
• Strong understanding of production accounting and manufacturing finance
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems within a manufacturing environment
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modelling
• Commercially minded with a strong attention to detail
• Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Hands‑on approach with a genuine interest in shop‑floor processes

Structure & Progression

• Role reports into senior leadership at site or director level
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping finance processes following new ownership
• Strong exposure across production, engineering, and operations

Package & Benefits

• £33,000 to £40,000 basic salary
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

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