Management Accountant:

Cherry Professional; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment firm is seeking a Management Accountant in Leicestershire. This role involves producing operational reports and supporting financial processes in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should be part-qualified or newly qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA, with strong Excel skills. Join a dynamic team where your input can drive improvement and success.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or newly qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA; qualified by experience also acceptable.
• Experience in finance within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily and weekly operational reports.
• Assist with monthly accounts, journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Support product costing for new developments.
• Manage stock analysis and reconciliations.
• Prepare overhead budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Education

Part-qualified or newly qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Management Accountant – Finance Business Partner
Location:Leicestershire Area
Salary:£40-45k + Benefits

Are you a finance professional with a passion for manufacturing? Our client is recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a fast-paced production environment and play a key role in driving operational performance through accurate reporting and insightful analysis.

About the Role

As a Management Accountant, you’ll work closely with Operations and Supply Chain teams to deliver timely and accurate financial information. You’ll be responsible for preparing daily and weekly reports, supporting month-end processes, and providing costing and variance analysis to help shape strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce daily and weekly operational reports, including labour and material variances
• Assist with monthly accounts, journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Support product costing for new developments
• Manage stock analysis, reconciliations, and fixed asset reporting
• Prepare overhead budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis with department heads

What We’re Looking For

• Part-qualified or newly qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or Qualified by experience
• Experience in finance within a manufacturing environment
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines

Why Apply?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, people-focused business where your ideas and input can make a real difference. If you’re hands-on, detail-oriented, and eager to improve processes, this is the role for you.

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