Management Accountant

Taylor Higson; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Management Accountant. This role involves preparing financial reports, conducting cost analysis, and supporting budgeting processes. Candidates should be qualified accountants with a strong background in management accounting and advanced Excel skills. The company offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 and benefits including holiday entitlement and pension scheme.

Benefits

Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Genuine opportunity for growth and development

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting and year-end reporting.
• Strong background in product costing.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver insightful financial and business performance reports.
• Conduct variance and cost analysis to highlight trends and opportunities.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting cycles.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Lead the costing process across products and services.
• Support inventory management and stock valuation.

Skills

Management accounting

Costing analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or QBE

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Management Accountant
£35,000 - £45,000
Birmingham

We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Management Accountant / Cost Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional with strong costing and management accounting experience to join a dynamic team and play a key role in supporting business growth and efficiency.

As a key member of the finance team, you will be responsible for providing accurate and reliable financial information to support business decision-making. This role provides the opportunity to take ownership of key financial processes, contribute to strategic decisions, and work in a collaborative environment. You ll join a forward-thinking business with a strong reputation in its sector, offering scope for professional growth and impact.

The Role

• Preparing and delivering insightful financial and business performance reports.
• Conducting variance and cost analysis to highlight trends and opportunities.
• Supporting monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting cycles.
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Leading the costing process across products and services, including standard costing and variance analysis.
• Supporting inventory management and stock valuation.
• Partnering with production, procurement, commercial, and other key stakeholders to ensure robust financial control and efficiency improvements.

The Person:

• We are looking for a commercially minded and proactive finance professional who can work closely with stakeholders across the business.
• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) OR QBE with extensive manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong background in management accounting, year-end reporting, and product costing.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience using Sage 200 (essential).
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Experience implementing or improving finance and ERP systems. (desirable)

Salary and Benefits

A generous base salary of up to £45,000 is on offer for this role. Benefits include up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, genuine opportunity for growth and development, generous pension scheme and more!