Management Accountant

Sheridan Maine Midlands; Stafford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine Midlands is recruiting a Management Accountant for a South Birmingham SME engineering manufacturer. This office-based role includes a 2pm finish every Friday and offers the chance to contribute to month-end processes and cost control.

You will join a small, supportive team reporting to a line manager known for training and mentoring, focusing on accurate reporting, cost review, and KPI analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting, accruals and prepayments.
• Manufacturing sector experience is highly desirable.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Month-end reporting and balance sheet controls.
• Preparation and processing of GL ledger journals.
• Variance and performance analysis and KPI monitoring.
• Review and update standard costs (COGS and BOMs).
• Support stock control process and some invoice processing.

Skills

Management accounting

Manufacturing sector experience

Analytical skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

A fantastic Management Accountant opportunity, part of a friendly and capable team in a respected South Birmingham SME manufacturer.

Office based role in South Birmingham, 2pm finish every Friday.

The Company

A well established and respected SME engineering business with an international footprint, this company serves multiple sectors, is performing well and expanding.

The Role

A key role within a small, friendly and capable team, the role reports in to a line manager with an excellent track record for training and mentoring talented team members. Responsibilities will include:

• Month end reporting process, balance sheet controls
• Preparation and processing of GL ledger journals
• Variance and performance analysis
• Monitoring of KPIs
• Review and update standard costs, incl. material COGS and BOMs
• Support stock control process
• Some (not much) invoice processing

The Person

• Management Accounting experience - accruals & prepayments, etc
• Manufacturing sector expertise - highly desirable
• Excel skills - intermediate (vlookups, sumifs, pivots, etc.)

As important as practical experience are the personal qualities sought - curiosity, diligence, keenness to learn, and a positive and proactive approach.

This is a fully office based role, their South Birmingham location provides free parking and is well served by public transport. Applicants should live within easy commuting distance.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.