Management Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team. This role involves preparing management accounts, analyzing financial data, and collaborating with operational teams to enhance efficiency and profitability. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified or fully qualified and possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for career progression in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Westfield Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme

Long service awards & discounts via KeyStaff platform

Opportunities for career progression

Collaborative and innovative working environment

Commitment to continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in month end processes.
• Experience in manufacturing or construction-related industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of draft monthly management accounts.
• Manage the balance sheet reconciliation process.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)

Tools

Power BI

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Job Overview
The Management Accountant will play a key role in the finance team by preparing accurate and timely management accounts, analysing key financial data, as well as carrying out the day-to-day accounting functions. This role requires close collaboration with operational and commercial teams to provide insights that drive efficiency, profitability, and informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

· Preparation of draft monthly management accounts to present to management for review.

· Explanation of variances to budget and prior year in management accounts.

· Preparation of accruals, prepayments and intercompany journals.

· Manage the balance sheet reconciliation process ensuring complete and accurate.

· Production of monthly departmental expenditure reports for department heads.

· Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvement, and system enhancements.

· Weekly steel reporting and reconciliation.

· Weekly factory labour reporting and analysis.

· Collaborate with manufacturing and commercial teams to track and understand cost drivers.

· Ensure adherence to reporting requirements and deadlines on monthly/quarterly/annual basis.

· Ad hoc reports / project work and analysis as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

· Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)

· Experience of variance analysis & investigation

· High attention to detail and strong analytical skills

· Experience of month end processes (min 3 years)

· Experience in a manufacturing or construction-related industry (preferred)

· Power BI preferred but not essential

· Excellent communication skills (ability to speak to people at all levels)

· People person & team player

What We Offer:

· Competitive salary and benefits package

· Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

· Westfield Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme

· Long service awards & discounts via KeyStaff platform

· Opportunities for career progression in a fast-growing, innovative business

· A collaborative and innovative working environment

· Commitment to continuous professional development