Management Accountant

E3 Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established global engineering firm in the UK requires a Temporary Management Accountant to oversee month-end reconciliations, support budgeting, and work on financial training initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in management accounting within manufacturing, be proficient with ERP systems like SAP, and have strong Excel skills. The role offers a competitive daily pay rate between £250 to £300, with expectations of 37.5 working hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Manufacturing environment as a Management Accountant or similar role.
• Strong working experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Produce month end account reconciliations for P&L and balance sheet.
• Support year end processes with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Work with Project Accountants for long term contract forecasts.
• Lead business process improvements and financial training initiatives.
• Support in production of annual budgets and forward forecasts.
• Process and reconcile employee expenses and petty cash monthly.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.

Skills

Management Accounting experience

Strong ERP systems knowledge

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified or part-qualified

Tools

SAP

Job description

Temporary Management Accountant required for a Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader, with over 20 worldwide locations employing 1000+ staff. This employer is recognised globally for quality and innovative deliverables. The successful Temporary Management Accountant will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield and Brighouse.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce month end account reconciliations for profit and loss and balance sheet accounts
• Support year end processes working with external auditors and tax advisors to provide information
• Work alongside Project Accountants to produce long term contract forecasts
• Lead business process improvement, cost reduction workshop and financial training initiatives with various stakeholders
• Support in the production of annual budgets and forward forecasts
• Process and reconcile employee expenses and petty cash on a monthly basis
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Management Accountant or similar within a Manufacturing environment
• Strong working experience with ERP systems (SAP preferable)
• Skilled user of Microsoft programmes (Excel in particular)
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified or part‑qualified

Salary & Benefits:

• Daily pay rate of between 250 to 300 depending on experience
• PAYE
• Monday to Friday
• 37.5 hours per week

Please be aware that many roles working for our client will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. You must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role. To apply for the Management Accountant role, please click “Apply Now” and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.