Management Accountant

Nixon Caunce Associates; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing organization in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Management Accountant to assist the Finance Manager. The successful candidate will prepare monthly management accounts, analyze costs, and support decision-making through insightful financial analysis. This role offers a competitive salary and career development within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Free Parking

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• CIMA preferred but ACCA, ACA or equivalent qualifications are acceptable.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts for manufacturing operations.
• Analyse production and overhead costs, identifying variances and working closely with operational teams to drive improvements.
• Maintain and develop standard costing systems; assist with annual updates to standard costs.

Skills

Standard costing

Variance analysis

Cost accounting principles

Advanced Excel skills

Business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Education

Part/Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Purchase Ledger template

Management Accountant / Salary £35,000 – £45,000 + Benefits + Free Parking /Ellesmere Port / Permanent Role / Fast Paced Growing Business / Career Development Opportunity / Office Based Role

Purchase Ledger Benefits

• Salary £35000-45000
• Office Based Role
• Free Parking
• Career Development

NC Associates are working in partnership with a fast paced and rapidly expanding manufacturing organisation based in Ellesmere Port who are looking to recruit a Management Accountant to help assist the Finance Manager in supporting the smooth running of the Accounts function. Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting both operational and strategic decision-making by providing accurate financial analysis and effective cost control. The role involves analysing manufacturing costs, preparing monthly management accounts, and delivering insightful reporting to help drive performance, efficiency, and profitability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts for manufacturing operations.
• Analyse production and overhead costs, identifying variances and working closely with operational teams to drive improvements.
• Maintain and develop standard costing systems; assist with annual updates to standard costs.
• Monitor and report on key manufacturing KPIs such as yield, scrap rates, and productivity.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to understand financial performance and support decision-making.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes, particularly in relation to production and cost centres.
• Prepare capital expenditure appraisals and post-investment reviews.
• Support stock valuation, reconciliation, and provisioning processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and company policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within finance and manufacturing.

Essential Experience Required

• Part/Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) – CIMA preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and cost accounting principles.
• Experience using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement practices is beneficial.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a growing organisation that can offers various areas of development amongst working within an excellent environment, they offer a market leading salary with the opportunity for flexible working too.Please apply for immediate consideration or call 07384462669

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