Management Accountant

Addington Ball; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in North Gloucestershire is seeking a Management Accountant to support financial reporting and analysis. This hands-on role requires a qualified accountant with a strong background in manufacturing and expertise in stock accounting. Responsibilities include month-end accounts preparation, monitoring stock transactions, and identifying process improvements. The position is full-time, onsite, and offers excellent exposure within the company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience of stock accounting and costing analysis.
• Confident working independently and engaging with non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Supporting AP, AR, and cashbook entries.
• Monitoring stock transactions and producing reports.
• Carrying out product costing analysis.
• Preparation of payment runs and liaising with auditors.
• Identifying process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Stock accounting

Costing analysis

Analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or QBE

Job description

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We are exclusively recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a highly successful, well-established manufacturing business based in North Gloucestershire. This is a hands-on role with broad responsibility across the finance function, supporting senior leadership with accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis.

This position offers excellent exposure across the business and is ideally suited to a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or QBE) with a strong background in manufacturing. You will need a solid understanding of stock transactions and costing analysis, and enjoy working closely with operations to drive financial performance and process improvements.

The role is offered on a full-time basis (5 days a week, fully onsite), though we are open to considering 4 days a week for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and insightful commentary
• Supporting and overseeing AP, AR, and cashbook entries processed by the office team
• Monitoring stock transactions, producing stock and gross margin reports, and investigating discrepancies
• Carrying out product costing analysis and reviewing standard costs in collaboration with operations
• Preparation of payment runs and acting as a key contact for external auditors
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and recommending corrective actions

Key requirements:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or qualified by experience
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience of stock accounting and costing analysis
• Commercially minded with strong analytical skills
• Confident working independently and engaging with non-finance stakeholders

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a thriving, growing business with end-to-end finance ownership. The role is based onsite in North Gloucestershire, commutable from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester, Evesham, and surrounding areas.