Management Accountant

Hays Accountancy and Finance; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing company at the forefront of environmental technology is seeking a Manufacturing Accountant for their Swindon office. This role focuses on business partnering, financial insight, variance analysis, and supporting pricing strategies across their UK sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing accounting background and excellent analytical skills, contributing to strategic decision-making in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling company

Qualifications

• Strong background in manufacturing accounting is desirable.
• Experience in standard costing and project accounting is required.
• Proactive mindset with comfort in fast-paced growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Business partnering with manufacturing and commercial teams.
• Monthly stock reconciliations and standard costings.
• Variance analysis and insight-driven reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Relationship-building

Job description

Manufacturing Accountant - Swindon (with travel to UK sites) - Join a fast-growing, dynamic company at the forefront of environmental technology
Are you an experienced manufacturing finance professional looking to make a tangible impact? We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Manufacturing Accountant to join our team in Swindon. You'll partner closely with Manufacturing Site and Commercial Managers across the business, providing financial insight that drives informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:

• Business partnering with manufacturing and commercial teams
• Monthly stock reconciliations and standard costings
• Variance analysis and insight-driven reporting
• Development of manufacturing KPIs and forecasting
• Supporting pricing strategies and project accounting
• Involvement in system improvements and stocktakes across UK sites

About You:

• A strong background in manufacturing accounting is desirable
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a proactive mindset
• Experience in standard costing, project accounting, and fast-paced growth environments
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Comfortable with occasional travel to UK manufacturing site

What's On Offer:

• A pivotal role in a purpose-driven business
• Exposure to strategic decision-making and business development
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling company

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