Management Accountant

Morgan McKinley (Milton Keynes); Kidlington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is partnering with an Oxfordshire-based engineering business to recruit a Management Accountant. The role focuses on month-end reporting, journals and balance sheet work across the UK.

You will analyse variances, partner with stakeholders and take responsibility for inventory accounting, ensuring strong controls and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in management accounting.
• Inventory accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own elements of the month end process, including management accounts, journals, reconciliations and balance sheet reporting.
• Analyse actual performance against budget and forecast, providing clear commentary and insight into key variances.
• Work closely with operational and finance stakeholders to understand business performance and identify areas requiring further investigation.
• Take responsibility for the accurate accounting and reporting of inventory, including stock movements, accruals, stock counts and adjustments.
• Maintain strong financial controls and support the continuous improvement of reporting processes across the business.

Skills

Management accounting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Management Accountant / £55,000 - £65,000 / Oxfordshire

Working in partnership with the Finance leadership team, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of accurate and insightful management accounts across a UK based engineering business.

The role will have a broad remit across month end reporting, financial analysis, balance sheet control and business partnering, alongside responsibility for supporting the accounting and reporting of inventory across the business.

Responsibilities for the Management Accountant include:

• Own elements of the month end process, including management accounts, journals, reconciliations and balance sheet reporting.
• Analyse actual performance against budget and forecast, providing clear commentary and insight into key variances.
• Work closely with operational and finance stakeholders to understand business performance and identify areas requiring further investigation.
• Take responsibility for the accurate accounting and reporting of inventory, including stock movements, accruals, stock counts and adjustments.
• Maintain strong financial controls and support the continuous improvement of reporting processes across the business.

Profile

It is essential the candidate is a Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).

Previous experience in management accounting, ideally within an engineering environment.

Experience of inventory accounting, stock control or standard costing would be advantageous.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to work closely with stakeholders and communicate financial information clearly.

Company

The business is an established UK based engineering business operating in a fast paced and highly innovative environment. With a strong focus on technology, quality and continued development, the business offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing Finance function and play an important role in supporting its continued success.

Salary & Benefits

The role of Management Accountant has a range of £55,000 - £65,000 plus excellent benefits