Management Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model (4 days in office

Pension

Holiday allowance

Healthcare options

Training and development

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a Salisbury-based manufacturer to recruit a Management Accountant. The role focuses on costings, stock management, and collaboration with operational teams to improve inventory valuation and controls.

The successful candidate will hold ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent, bring strong analytical skills and Excel prowess, and work in a hybrid setup with in-office days and home-working options. Salary depends on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally Business Central.

Responsibilities

• Manage costings and WIP for manufacturing.
• Conduct stock reconciliations and analyse trends.
• Partner with operations to optimise inventory valuation and control.
• Support reporting, forecasting and month-end close for inventory.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to improve inventory accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

CMA’s client, a global leader in specialist manufacturing is recruiting for a Management Accountant to join their Salisbury-based organisation. This is part of a renowned international group, recognised for its technological excellence and ambitious growth strategy. With a commitment to fostering a collaborative culture and investing in talent development, they offer a setting where skilled professionals can thrive. The company prides itself on innovation, stability, and a forward-looking approach, making it an excellent environment for career progression.

What will the Management Accountant role involve?

• Managing cost accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance across different stock categories.
• Conducting stock reconciliations, analysing trends, and investigating discrepancies to uphold data integrity.
• Partnering with operational teams to optimise inventory valuation and control procedures.
• Supporting reporting, forecasting, and month-end closing activities related to inventory.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing inventory accuracy and efficiency.

Suitable Candidate for the Management Accountant vacancy:

• Experience in a manufacturing, inventory with a good understanding of costings and WIP management.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency and experience with ERP systems, ideally Business Central.
• A professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or relevant experience.
• Confident communicator with outstanding relationship-building abilities.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach towards process improvements and problem solving.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Management Accountant:

• Hybrid working model, four days based in the office and one day at home, early finish Friday;Competitive pension scheme, holiday allowance, and healthcare options.
• Investment in your professional growth through ongoing training and development.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic, innovative sector that makes a tangible difference.
• Salary will be dependent on experience.

CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics.