Management Accountant

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd; Isycoed; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Company pension

Onsite gym

In-house doctor

Dentist and visiting optician

ULEV car scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

JCB Rewards Hub discounts

Job summary

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd in Wrexham is seeking a Management Accountant to join our Finance team within the Transmissions division. You will support month-end close, financial reporting, and cost reduction initiatives while partnering with the AFC.

The role offers the chance to work in a high-impact environment, develop processes, and influence cross-functional teams, with opportunities to advance toward professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) and working towards qualification.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to handle large datasets.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful insights.
• Innovative mindset to continuously improve processes and add value.
• Effective communicator able to influence stakeholders across the business.
• Collaborative and cross-functional team player.
• Keen to develop others and help build future finance talent.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly operating cost and capital reports, alongside forecast management.
• Reviewing reports to identify key drivers of performance and explain variances.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, including modelling, analysis, reporting and submission.
• Analysing financial information using established processes with sound judgement.
• Assisting with monthly and year-end accounting processes to support statutory requirements.
• Maintaining transfer pricing arrangements.
• Conducting balance sheet reconciliations.
• Providing analytical support to the wider Finance team with ad hoc analysis.
• Supporting preparation for statutory returns.
• Partnering with operational teams to drive cost control and performance improvements.

Skills

Part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

People development

Education

Part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team based in Wrexham. This role plays a key part in supporting the financial performance and decision-making across our Transmissions division.

Working closely with the Assistant Finance Controller (AFC), you’ll be instrumental in month-end close processes, financial reporting, and cost reduction activities.

This role offers the chance to step into a well-established and high-impact position within the business.

What Does This Role Involve Day to Day?

As Management Accountant, you’ll take ownership of a broad range of financial activities, including:

• Preparing monthly operating cost and capital reports, alongside forecast management
• Reviewing reports to identify key drivers of performance and explain variances
• Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process, including modelling, analysis, reporting, and submission
• Analysing financial information using established processes, applying technical knowledge and sound judgement
• Assisting with monthly and year-end accounting processes to support statutory requirements
• Maintaining transfer pricing arrangements
• Conducting balance sheet reconciliations
• Providing analytical support to the wider Finance team, including ad hoc analysis to inform business decisions
• Supporting preparation for statutory returns
• Partnering with operational teams to drive cost control and performance improvements

This Will Be Suited to You If:

• You are part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) and working towards qualification
• You possess advanced Excel skills and are confident handling large datasets
• You have excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful insights
• You bring an innovative mindset, continuously looking for ways to improve processes and add value
• You’re an effective communicator, able to influence stakeholders across the business
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working cross-functionally
• You’re keen to develop others and play a role in building future finance talent

It would be advantageous if;

• You have strong SAP experience (desirable)

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our recruitment team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email [e-mail], and a member of the team will be in touch.