Management Accountant

ACCA Careers; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is supporting a Derby-based manufacturing business in their search for a Management Accountant. The role suits a qualified or near-qualified professional who partners with operational teams to drive performance.

Based in an office in Derby, you will manage core accounting activities and provide insights to inform the business. You will prepare management accounts, review results, and contribute to budgeting and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Management Accountant or studying CIMA/ACCA.
• Experience in manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Excellent communication with non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate management accounts and financial reports.
• Review results and explain movements to support decisions.
• Produce regular financial reports and maintain reliable data.
• Support budgeting by preparing data and reporting performance.
• Contribute to forecasting and cost trend analysis.
• Analyse costs and identify actionable insights.
• Maintain records across Accounting & Finance.

Skills

Management accounting

Manufacturing experience

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualification in progress

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Michael Page are delighted to be supporting a well known business in Derby in their search for a Management Accountant.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded Management Accountant to play a key role in their Finance Team within the Manufacturing indsutry.

This role would suit someone who is a Qualified Management Accountant or a latter stage studier.

Client Details

Our client is a Manufacturing organisation in Derby and looking for a Management Accountant to join their team.

As part of this role you will manage core accounting and finance activities as well as help the business in making informed finance decisions.

This opportunity would suit a Management Accountant (Qualified or latter stage studier CIMA or ACCA) who enjoys partnering with operation teams and influencing business performance within a Manufacturing environment.

This is an office based position in Derby.

Description

• Prepare accurate management accounts to give colleagues a clear view of financial performance.
• Review financial results and explain key movements to support informed decisions.
• Produce regular financial reports that are timely, clear and fit for purpose.
• Work with accounting and finance colleagues to maintain reliable financial information.
• Support budgeting activity by preparing financial data and reporting on performance.
• Contribute to forecasting by reviewing available financial information and highlighting changes.
• Analyse costs and performance trends to help identify practical actions.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting processes across the Accounting & Finance department.
• Adhoc duties may be required as part of the role.

A Successful Management Accountant Should Have

• Ability to prepare management accounts and clear financial reports.
• Experience working within Manufacturing (advantageous)
• Confidence in working closely with stakeholders outside of finance.
• Ability to interpret financial data to support with decision making.
• Strong financial analysis skills, including the ability to explain movements in performance.
• Experience of budgeting and forecasting activity.
• Confidence working with financial data and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to analyse costs and identify relevant financial trends.
• Good knowledge of accounting and finance processes.
• Able to commute to their offices in Derby.

Job Offer

• Permanent Management Accountant opportunity in Derby.
• Salary of up to £55,000, dependent on the level of experience and qualification.
• Benefits to be confirmed.