Management Accountant

Grainger & Worrall; Bridgnorth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/s

Westfield Health Insurance

Discounted gym membership

Company pension

Free onsite parking

Additional shift bonus

Family Ironbridge Pass

Job summary

Grainger & Worrall, a world-class manufacturing group, is seeking a part-qualified Management Accountant to drive timely financial reporting and operational insights. You will partner with operations to optimise costing, inventory and ERP-driven data.

This role offers study support and exposure to high-volume manufacturing processes. Join a dynamic Finance team and develop technically and professionally while studying for CIMA/ACCA.

Qualifications

• Part qualified with CIMA or ACCA and studying toward qualification.
• Experience with month-end close, journals, accruals and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of inventory accounting, stock control and costing in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support monthly management accounts and reporting.
• Post journals, accruals, prepayments and month-end adjustments.
• Maintain fixed asset and capex accounting records.
• Support inventory accounting, stock reconciliations and stock valuations.
• Analyse financial performance and prepare KPI reporting.
• Support manufacturing costing and BOM activities.
• Partner with operations to improve financial performance and reporting accuracy.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting and business planning exercises.
• Contribute to process improvement and ERP development initiatives.
• Collaborate across Finance, Operations and FP&A.

Skills

Month-end accounting

Journals & accruals

Analytical thinking

Communication across departments

Problem solving

Initiative

Ability to travel to site

Education

Part qualified in CIMA/ACCA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics / Business Central

Job description

Management Accountant (Manufacturing)

Location: Bridgnorth - (Click Here For Location & Directions)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday (08:30 - 17:00)

Salary: Up to £47,000 per annum plus study support, dependent on experience

Are you a proactive and ambitious part qualified (CIMA or ACCA) Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant or Assistant Accountant looking to take the next step in your career within a world-class manufacturing environment?

Do you enjoy working with operational teams, analysing financial performance, improving processes and supporting business decisions through meaningful financial insight?

We are looking for a part qualified Management Accountant to join our growing Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and wants to develop both technically and professionally whilst studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification.

The complexity of our manufacturing environment provides an excellent opportunity for finance professionals seeking exposure to inventory accounting, costing, operational finance and large-scale manufacturing processes.

Who are we?

At Grainger & Worrall, we specialise in producing complex cast and precision-machined solutions for pioneering technologies across diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, defence, motorsport, and more, highlighting our versatility and commitment to driving future technology development and decarbonising mobility.

Driven by a team of talented and experienced engineers and specialists, we push boundaries and innovate to bring cutting-edge ideas to life.

We work with leading manufacturers of high-performance vehicles, helping them turn their ambitious designs and vision into reality. Through the expertise of our team and state-of-the-art facilities which combines cutting-edge engineering with advance manufacturing processes, we deliver high-performance components tailored to meet the demanding requirements of our clients’ innovative applications. We're proud to shape the future of engineering.

About The Role

You will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting month-end activities and providing financial analysis that helps drive operational performance across the business.

This position offers significant exposure to manufacturing finance, inventory accounting, costing activities and continuous improvement projects. You will also work closely with our FP&A team and support strategic initiatives including inventory optimisation, cost improvement programmes and future ERP developments.

We are looking for someone who brings not only strong accounting knowledge but also a proactive mindset. We want someone who takes ownership, enjoys solving problems and is motivated to continuously improve both themselves and the business around them.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and supporting monthly management accounts and reporting activities
• Posting journals, accruals, prepayments and other month-end adjustments
• Maintaining fixed asset and capital expenditure accounting records
• Supporting inventory accounting, stock reconciliations and stock valuation activities
• Analysing financial performance and preparing KPI reporting
• Supporting manufacturing costing and Bill of Materials (BOM) activities
• Partnering with operational teams to improve financial performance and reporting accuracy
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and business planning exercises
• Contributing to process improvement and finance transformation initiatives
• Supporting the ongoing development of our ERP environment and helping improve the quality and availability of operational and financial data
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across Finance, Operations and FP&A

Who We're Looking For

• Experience in a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant or similar finance role
• Part qualified with CIMA or ACCA
• Strong month-end accounting experience including journals, accruals and reconciliations
• Knowledge of inventory accounting, stock control and stock reconciliations
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, production or inventory-led environments is highly desirable
• Exposure to costing, standard costing or Bill of Materials (BOM) processes would be advantageous
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or Business Central would be beneficial
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments
• High levels of initiative and personal accountability
• A proactive approach with the confidence to identify improvements and challenge constructively
• Ability to travel to site

What You’ll Get

We'll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your skills and further your career. We'll work with you to develop your personal professional development plan, tailored to your goals and ambitions.

In Addition, You’ll Get The Following Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to purchase more holiday days after your first year.
• Westfield Health Insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Company pension
• Free onsite parking
• Additional shift bonus (where applicable)
• Family Ironbridge Pass

What To Expect

At Grainger & Worrall, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence.

Joining our team means being part of a culture that values positivity, adaptability, and teamwork. We strive to innovate and improve, ensuring everyone shares in our success.

We're committed to supporting applicants with disabilities and we're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to suit your needs. If you require any adjustments or additional support, please let us know.

Right To Work Requirements

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

To be considered, applicants must already possess a long term and unrestricted right to work in the UK for the duration of employment.

We are unable to offer or support any form of visa application or future visa extension.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. However, due to the specific operational, training, and insurance requirements associated with this role, applicants must be aged 18 or over.