Management Accountant

Transaction Recruitment; Stourport-on-Severn; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established distribution business in Stourport is seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team. This role involves preparing management accounts, financial analysis, and collaborating with operational managers for performance insights. The ideal candidate will be ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified with proven management accounting experience. A hybrid working model is offered, allowing you to balance office and remote work while being part of a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Flexible working

Opportunities for progression

Supportive management

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACCA, ACA, or CIMA or qualified by experience.
• Experience in management accounting with a strong financial foundation.
• Solid involvement in month-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L and variance analysis.
• Produce cost and margin information for operational decision-making.
• Support year-end accounts preparation and liaise with auditors.
• Maintain financial controls, processes, and systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Management accounting knowledge

Revenue recognition

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualification

Job description

About the Business

This is an opportunity to join a well‑established distribution business based in Stourport as a Management Accountant, offering a varied role within a collaborative finance team. The role would suit someone who enjoys working closely with operations, producing insightful management accounts, and supporting decision‑making in a fast‑paced, commercially focused environment.

Main Duties

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis.
• Produce and analyse cost and margin information to support operational performance and decision‑making.
• Partner with operational and departmental managers on budgeting, forecasting, and performance improvement.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends, and provide clear insight and recommendations to senior management.
• Support the preparation of year‑end accounts and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Maintain and enhance financial controls, processes, and reporting systems.
• Assist with capital expenditure appraisals and investment analysis.
• Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations for relevant business areas, ensuring risks and opportunities are clearly understood and communicated.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant accounting standards.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support commercial decision‑making.

Location / Office / Culture

The role is based in Stourport, with a hybrid working pattern of three days in the office. You'll be part of a supportive, down‑to‑earth finance team working closely with colleagues in a practical, hands‑on environment. The culture is collaborative and commercially focused, offering stability, ownership, and the chance to make a visible impact.

What We Are Looking For

• ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Proven experience in a management accounting role with a strong financial foundation.
• Solid involvement in month‑end processes, with a focus on accurate revenue recognition.
• Strong analytical skills, including post month‑end reporting, contract analysis, and ad hoc financial analysis.

Why Join the Business

• Flexible working with a balanced hybrid arrangement.
• Supportive, approachable managers who encourage development.
• Clear opportunities for progression and career development.
• Collaborative team culture with strong support across the business.

Ref: VL62170