Management Accountant

Reed; City; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Finance are seeking a Management Accountant for a manufacturing organisation based in Sunderland. The role focuses on high-quality financial reporting, robust controls, and actionable financial insight to guide operational and strategic decision making.

The ideal candidate is qualified or part-qualified (actively studying) and will support the finance function in delivering accurate reporting and meaningful analysis to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified finance professional (actively studying).
• Experience in financial reporting and management accounting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely monthly management accounts.
• Prepare variance analysis, performance reports and financial commentary.
• Maintain general ledger and ensure compliance with UK accounting standards.
• Support annual budgets and financial planning.
• Provide regular financial forecasts and management updates.
• Maintain and improve internal control frameworks.
• Oversee payroll, purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
• Provide financial guidance to operational teams to support decision-making.

Job description

Reed Finance are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing manufacturing organisation based in Sunderland. We are seeking a Management Accountant to join the business and play a key role in delivering high quality financial reporting, insight and control.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part qualified (actively studying) proactive finance professional. The accountant will support the finance function in delivering accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls and meaningful analysis to guide operational and strategic decision making.

Responsibilities:

• Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts (within agreed deadlines).
• Prepare variance analysis, performance reports and financial commentary for senior leadership.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with UK accounting standards.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and financial plans.
• Produce regular financial forecasts and updates for management.
• Maintain and improve internal control frameworks.
• Manage fixed asset registers and depreciation.
• Oversee inventory accounting including stock and WIP valuations.
• Monitor job profitability and oversee treatment of write-offs.
• Manage VAT returns, PAYE reporting and other statutory submissions.
• Prepare supporting schedules for audits and statutory accounts.
• Assist with group-level reporting requirements.
• Provide financial insight to operational teams to support decision-making.
• Assess financial viability of capital and revenue projects.
• Work closely with managers to support achievement of financial targets.
• Oversee payroll, purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
• Provide guidance and development to finance team members.
• Drive improvements in systems, reporting and processes.
• Contribute to wider business improvement initiatives.
• Participate in management and communication meetings.