Management Accountant

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Daniels are recruiting a Management Accountant for a fantastic manufacturing business based in Burton upon Trent on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will deliver robust financial reporting, drive commercial decision-making, and provide valuable insight into manufacturing performance and costing processes.

The successful candidate will have strong manufacturing finance experience and a proven track record in product costing, variance analysis,

Qualifications

• Qualified by ACCA, CIMA or ACA, Part-Qualified or Qualified by Experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, product costing and manufacturing finance.
• Experience with stock accounting and inventory management.
• Advanced Excel skills and confident working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration with operational teams.
• Available to commence employment at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis.
• Produce KPI reports for senior management weekly and monthly.
• Own and maintain standard costing models.
• Analyze manufacturing variances including materials, labour and overheads.
• Review stock valuations and inventory controls.
• Partner with production and operational teams to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning processes.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of financial controls.
• Support audit requests and statutory reporting requirements.
• Provide financial insight and commentary to support decision-making.

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA Qualified or Part-Qualified

Stock accounting & inventory management

Advanced Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Business partnering

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Alexander Daniels are recruiting for a Management Accountant on behalf of a fantastic manufacturing business based in Burton upon Trent on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering robust financial reporting, driving commercial decision-making, and providing valuable insight into manufacturing performance and costing processes.

The successful candidate will have strong manufacturing finance experience and a proven track record in product costing, variance analysis, and inventory management.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis.
• Production of weekly and monthly KPI reports for senior management.
• Ownership and maintenance of standard costing models.
• Detailed analysis of manufacturing variances including materials, labour, and overheads.
• Review and monitoring of stock valuations and inventory controls.
• Business partnering with production and operational teams to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning processes.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement projects.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of financial controls.
• Support audit requests and statutory reporting requirements.
• Provide financial insight and commentary to support decision-making.

Candidate Requirements

• ACCA, CIMA or ACA Qualified, Part-Qualified or Qualified by Experience.
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, product costing and manufacturing finance.
• Experience with stock accounting and inventory management.
• Advanced Excel skills and confident working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work closely with operational teams.
• Available to commence employment at short notice or within a reasonable timeframe.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to join a successful and established manufacturing business.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and operational decision-making.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Potential for contract extension or permanent opportunities.