Management Accountant

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; Spalding; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established business in South Lincolnshire is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join their finance team. This full-time on-site position involves preparing monthly management accounts, conducting variance analysis, and collaborating with operational teams. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience and strong Excel skills, with a relevant accounting qualification or equivalent experience. The role offers a salary of up to £45,000, depending on experience.

Benefits

Collaborative team culture

Opportunity to influence performance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a Management Accountant role.
• A background in manufacturing or a product-driven environment preferred.
• Qualified by experience or part/full qualified in CIMA/ACCA/ACA.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts including profit & loss and variance analysis.
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Partnering with operational departments to deliver financial insights.

Skills

Management accounting experience

Strong Excel capabilities

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Overview

Ashley Kate Finance is proud to be working with a long-established business based in South Lincolnshire, as they look to appoint an experienced Management Accountant to join their finance team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a commercially minded, hands-on finance professional who thrives on leading the month-end process and adding value through operational support. The role involves close collaboration with both finance and non-finance teams, contributing significantly to financial clarity and performance across the business.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts, including profit & loss, balance sheet, and variance analysis
• Assisting with the budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Partnering with operational departments to deliver financial insights and guidance
• Producing essential reports and KPIs to support commercial strategy
• Supporting year-end processes and audit preparation
• Driving improvements in financial systems and internal controls

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a Management Accountant role
• Strong Excel capabilities and confident using finance systems
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across functions
• A background in manufacturing or a product-driven environment (preferred)
• A relevant accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA - part or fully qualified), or be qualified by experience

Offer details

• Salary up to 45,000, depending on experience
• Full-time, on-site position
• Collaborative team culture with strong links to operational areas
• A real opportunity to influence and drive performance within a commercially focused role

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