Management Accountant

Michael Page; Horsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Job summary

Michael Page in the United Kingdom is seeking a Management Accountant for the industrial and manufacturing sector in Horsham. You will oversee financial processes, analyse data, prepare reports, and support strategic decisions, ensuring accuracy across budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close.

The role requires a professional qualification in accounting or finance, strong analytical skills, experience in financial reporting and budgeting within manufacturing, proficiency with Excel and

Qualifications

• A professional qualification in accounting or finance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Experience in financial reporting and budgeting within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools, including advanced Excel skills.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholder(s).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse financial reports to support business decisions.
• Ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor financial performance and identify key trends or variances.
• Work closely with other departments to manage costs effectively.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Provide insights and recommendations for process improvements.
• Assist with audits and other ad-hoc financial projects as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Communication to non-finance

Education

Professional qualification in accounting/finance

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

As a Management Accountant in the industrial and manufacturing sector, your role will involve overseeing financial processes to ensure everything runs smoothly. You'll play a key part in analysing data, preparing reports, and supporting strategic decisions.

Client Details

This role is within the industrial and manufacturing sector, based in Horsham

Description

• Prepare and analyse financial reports to support business decisions.
• Ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor financial performance and identify key trends or variances.
• Work closely with other departments to manage costs effectively.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Provide insights and recommendations for process improvements.
• Assist with audits and other ad-hoc financial projects as required.

Profile

• A professional qualification in accounting or finance
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Experience in financial reporting and budgeting within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools, including advanced Excel skills.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholder

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of £60,000 to £65,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• 25 days of holiday leave annually.
• Permanent position offering stability and growth opportunities.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best