Management Accountant

AWD Online; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing organization in the UK is seeking a Management Accountant to support cost analysis and financial reporting. This role focuses on maintaining accurate cost structures and participating in financial projects within a collaborative team. Candidates should have a background in management accounting and experience in a manufacturing finance environment. Competitive salary of £24,000 to £28,000 per annum offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Background in accounting or management accounting.
• Experience in a manufacturing or cost-focused finance environment.
• Analytical approach with strong attention to detail.
• Experience meeting deadlines with accuracy.
• Ability to work within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and review cost structures for accuracy.
• Support pricing strategies through cost analysis.
• Complete updates to material and packaging costs.
• Prepare costing for trial orders.
• Assist with month-end processing and reconciliations.
• Contribute to finance-related project work.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Financial Analysis

Management Accounting

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Tools

SAP

Job description

Management Accountant

An excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a manufacturing environment, supporting cost analysis, pricing and month-end processes while working closely with operational teams to deliver accurate financial insight.

We are looking for candidates who have experience in the following roles:

• Cost Accountant
• Finance Analyst
• Financial Accountant
• Assistant Finance Manager

Salary: 24,000 to £28,000 per annum

Location: Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, West Midlands

Job Type: Full‑Time, Permanent

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a well-established organisation operating within a technical and manufacturing-focused environment.

As a Management Accountant you will play a key role in supporting cost control, pricing strategies and financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely management accounts to support informed business decisions.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, the Management Accountant will contribute to project work, trial costing and ongoing financial analysis, helping to improve processes and commercial performance.

This role would suit a proactive and analytical Management Accountant who enjoys working in a collaborative, close-knit team environment.

Responsibilities

• Production Article Costing: Maintaining and reviewing cost structures to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Target Price Costing: Supporting pricing strategies through detailed cost and margin analysis.
• Raw Material and Packaging Updates: Completing monthly updates to material and packaging costs.
• Trial Order Costing: Preparing costings for trial and new production orders.
• Month‑End Processing: Assisting with month‑end close, reconciliations and reporting.
• Project Support: Contributing to finance‑related project work and process improvements.
• Management Accounting Support: Completing ad hoc management accounting tasks as required.

Essential Qualifications

• A background in accounting or management accounting.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or cost-focused finance environment.
• An organised and analytical approach with strong attention to detail.
• Proven experience of meeting deadlines while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
• Confidence working within a small team environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous experience using SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Exposure to product costing, variance analysis or pricing models.

Apply today to our Recruitment Team to review your application.

Job Ref: AWDO-P14204