Management Accountant

Service Care Solutions; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge manufacturing company based in Preston is seeking a talented Management Accountant to join their growing finance team. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000, hybrid working after probation, and a range of benefits including 25 days holiday and an Electric Car Scheme. The ideal candidate should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience in manufacturing or engineering.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Electric Car Scheme

Pension

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or technology sectors is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Production of monthly management accounts and detailed variance analysis.
• Ownership of budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Maintenance of financial records including general ledger and fixed assets.
• Cash flow monitoring and reporting.
• Support with year-end audit and statutory reporting.
• Partnering with operational teams to drive cost efficiencies and financial performance.
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial regulations.
• Contributing to finance system upgrades and automation initiatives.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement skills

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified

Tools

Sage

SAP

Job description

Service Care Solutions are delighted to be partnering with, a cutting-edge manufacturing company based in Preston, who are seeking a talented Management Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to contribute to a high-tech, innovation-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Production of monthly management accounts and detailed variance analysis.
• Ownership of budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Maintenance of financial records including general ledger and fixed assets.
• Cash flow monitoring and reporting.
• Support with year-end audit and statutory reporting.
• Partnering with operational teams to drive cost efficiencies and financial performance.
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial regulations.
• Contributing to finance system upgrades and automation initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified (QBE considered).
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or technology sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems (e.g., Sage, SAP).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Base Salary 40,000 - 50,000
• Hybrid Working after probation
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Electric Car Scheme
• Pension
• Free Parking

If you or someone that you know would be interested in applying to the Management Accountant vacancy, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Taylor Townsend via email, (url removed), or via phone on (phone number removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth 250.