Management Accountant

Benjamin Grace; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing firm in Scunthorpe is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join their team. This hands-on role involves preparing job costing reports, managing ledgers, and supporting financial decision-making. Candidates should have management accounting experience in a manufacturing environment and be part-qualified CIMA or AAT qualified. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence the organization's financial strategy within a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Management accounting experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience in a group reporting environment with strict deadlines.
• Proficient in financial management software and SAGE 200.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and report on job costing weekly and monthly.
• Assist in preparation of management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and year‑end submissions.
• Manage sales, purchase, and cash book ledgers.

Skills

Management accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

Strong practical experience in job costing

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Part‑Qualified CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification

AAT qualified

5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English

Tools

SAGE 200 or similar ERP systems

Financial management software

Databases and spreadsheets

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join a dynamic manufacturing environment, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. This is a hands‑on role, splitting time equally between accounting and controlling, providing a unique opportunity to influence financial decision‑making and business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and report on job costing weekly and monthly, including variance analysis.
• Assist in preparation of management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and year‑end submissions.
• Manage sales, purchase, and cash book ledgers, ensuring timely reconciliations and query resolution.
• Process supplier payments, materials and overhead invoices, and monitor cash flow.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Manage payroll payment processing and month‑end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Routine credit control and monitoring of customer payment applications.
• Support sustainability reporting initiatives through accurate invoice reporting.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Management accounting experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong practical experience in job costing and controlling functions.
• Experience in a group reporting environment with strict deadlines.
• High attention to detail with excellent analytical and organisational skills.
• Proficient in financial management software, databases, and spreadsheets; experience with SAGE 200 or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Part‑Qualified CIMA (management level or above), or equivalent accounting qualification.
• AAT qualified.
• 5 GCSEs (A‑C) including Mathematics and English.

This permanent vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Benjamin‑Grace Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency.