Management Accountant

Wolviston Management Services; Old Stillington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing organization in Old Stillington is looking for a Management Accountant to take full ownership of monthly financial reporting. In this role, you will manage month-end stock counts and valuations while also executing various accounting tasks. The ideal candidate should be AAT qualified or CIMA part-qualified with essential experience in manufacturing. A positive attitude and strong analytical skills are crucial for success in this supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proactive, results-driven with a positive 'can-do' attitude.
• Experience in SME/manufacturing is highly advantageous.
• Trustworthy and professional, able to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly management accounts including P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Coordinate month-end stock counts and stock valuation.
• Prepare journals and conduct balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Strong Excel knowledge (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs)

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Education

AAT qualified or CIMA part-qualified

Job description

Overview

Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting a growing and dynamic manufacturing organisation in their search for an experienced Management Accountant to join their team. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity, reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, where you\'ll take full ownership of monthly financial reporting and play a pivotal role in stock valuation and wider finance operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have experience in manufacturing, we\'d love to hear from you.

What you\'ll be doing

This is a varied and autonomous role, where flexibility, adaptability and attention to detail are key. Your responsibilities will include:

• Full ownership of monthly management accounts - P&L and Balance Sheet
• Coordinating and executing month-end stock counts (including early starts)
• Stock valuation (scanned and manually counted) and cost updates
• Monthly stock movement reconciliation
• Preparing and posting journals - accruals, prepayments, materials etc.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining supporting schedules
• Month-end variance analysis
• Fixed asset register management and depreciation journals
• Supplier statement reconciliations and credit card expense processing
• Weekly payroll and agency hour reconciliations and reporting
• Sales reconciliation and scrap valuation
• VAT reporting
• Supporting the wider finance function with ad-hoc projects and tasks
• Occasional general admin support (calls, visitor sign-in, document handling)

What we\'re looking for

We\'re seeking a proactive and results-driven individual with a positive \'can-do\' attitude, who can work both independently and as part of a wider team.

• Qualifications: Minimum AAT qualified or CIMA part-qualified with relevant industry experience (SME/manufacturing exposure highly advantageous)
• Technical skills: Strong Excel knowledge including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs etc.
• Soft skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Communication: Confident communicator, with strong written and verbal English - essential for documentation and stakeholder engagement
• Personal attributes: Trustworthy, professional, and collaborative with a drive to continuously improve processes

What you need to know

• You\'ll be joining a supportive team environment with opportunities to add real value to the business
• Confidentiality, reliability and initiative are critical to your success in this role
• Occasional travel is required