Management Accountant

Big Sky Additions Limited; North Walsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in North Walsham is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to support financial reporting and analysis. This role involves preparing monthly accounts, conducting performance analysis, and collaborating with the leadership team. The ideal candidate has strong management accounting experience, AAT qualification or equivalent, and excellent interpersonal skills. Join a flexible finance team and influence key decisions as you develop towards a Financial Controller position.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• A commercial mindset with the drive to support business performance.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Conducting variance and performance analysis.
• Assisting in quarterly business reviews and forecasts.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

Cost Accounting

Stock Control

Interpersonal Skills

Education

AAT qualification or part/fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Accounting Systems

Excel (advanced level)

Job description

Are you a skilled Management Accountant looking for a role where you can make a real impact? This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and growing business, supporting the Financial Controller and senior leadership team by delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial information.

The Role

As a Management Accountant, you will play a key part in financial reporting, analysis, and planning. You’ll be responsible for:

• Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.

• Conducting variance and performance analysis to provide valuable insights.

• Assisting in quarterly business reviews, forecasts, and long-term financial planning.

• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining robust financial control.

• Monitoring KPIs to support performance improvements across the business.

• Supporting payroll processes and liaising with external auditors.

• Collaborating with group finance and other departments to ensure accurate reporting.

• Managing and developing a Finance Assistant.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional with the following:

• AAT qualification or part/fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

• Strong experience in management accounting and financial reporting, ideally within manufacturing or a commercial environment.

• Excellent knowledge of cost accounting, stock control, and margin analysis.

• Proficiency in accounting systems and Excel (advanced level desirable).

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

• A commercial mindset with the drive to support business performance and continuous improvement.

Why Join?

This role offers the chance to:

• Work closely with senior leadership and influence decision-making.

• Develop towards Financial Controller level.

• Be part of a collaborative, flexible finance team.

• Gain exposure to group-level reporting and external audit processes.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Justin Murray at Big Sky Additions for a confidential chat.