Management Accountant

ACCA Careers; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing client in East Kent is looking for a Management Accountant. This role involves preparing monthly accounts, budgeting, and providing financial analysis to support supply chain operations. The successful candidate will join a supportive team that champions a great working culture and offers a hybrid working pattern.

Benefits

Pension: 9% matched contribution

Life assurance: 4x basic annual salary

Medical/Health cash benefits

Holiday entitlement: 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or supply chain preferred.
• Ability to manage large data sets using Excel.
• Familiarity with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS).

Responsibilities

• Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts.
• Assisting in budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Monitoring and controlling department costs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Financial analysis

Education

CCAB qualified (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS or Chartered Accountants Ireland)

Part-qualified or finalists

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Management Accountant to join our well-reputed client based in East Kent. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and optimising the financial aspects of supply chain operations and business partnering with departments such as procurement, logistics, and production, overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting needs.

Client Details

Our client, a global manufacturing business based in East Kent, is seeking a Management Accountant to join them on a full-time and permanent basis. This client genuinely cares about their workforce and prides themselves on being inclusive, supportive, and champions of a great working culture.

This position offers a hybrid working pattern.

Description

• Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts
• Assisting in budgeting and forecasting activities
• Utilising financial data to support decision-making, providing detailed analysis and reporting on key supply chain metrics
• Monitoring and controlling department costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and implementing strategies to enhance financial efficiency
• Collaborating with procurement, logistics, production, and other departments to align financial objectives with supply chain strategies
• Providing financial analysis to support decision-making
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
• Contributing to the development of financial systems and processes
• Supporting internal audits
• Working closely with other departments to improve financial performance
• Completing material costings within SAP
• Participating in ad-hoc finance-related projects as required

Profile

• CCAB qualified preferred (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS, or Chartered Accountants Ireland), but will consider part-qualified, finalists, or QBE
• Previous experience in a similar role within FMCG, manufacturing, or supply chain preferred
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel (large data sets), Power BI, SAP, ERP systems, and familiarity with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships

Job Offer

• Pension: 9% matched contribution
• Life assurance: 4x basic annual salary
• Medical/Health cash benefits
• Holiday entitlement: 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

If you're a dedicated and professional Management Accountant looking for your next career move, apply today!