Management Accountant

Morgan McKinley; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite work three days per week

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is recruiting a Management Accountant (Costing) in Stockton. The role reports into the Group UK CFO and offers clear progression as the business undergoes growth and transformation. The salary is up to £60,000 per annum plus benefits, with onsite work three days per week.

You will lead costing activities, BOM/WIP management, and monthly management reporting while partnering with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve cost control and transparency.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified (ACA, CIMA, or ACCA).
• Direct experience in engineering/manufacturing environments (steel, fabrication, etc).
• Background in cost accounting, BOM, WIP, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• BOM & WIP management with cost accuracy.
• Oversee COGS and cost accounting processes; perform variance analysis.
• Lead month-end close and ensure timely close of books.
• Prepare monthly management packs with commercial commentary for leadership.
• Partner with operations to improve cost controls and transparency.

Skills

Cost accounting

BOM

WIP

COGS

Variance analysis

Management reporting

Business partnering

Month-end close

Education

ACA / CIMA / ACCA qualified

Job description

Management Accountant (Costing) Opportunity - Stockton - Up to £60,000 base plus benefits

Do you ever feel like you are stuck on the career hamster wheel? Same day, same tasks, no real room to grow? Well this Management Accountant opportunity will give you the chance to change that!

An industry leading brand in Stockton, are looking to hire a Management Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. The role will report directly into the Group UK CFO and has a clear progression and development path, if the successful candidate is looking to advance their career. The business are currently going through a strong period of growth, transformation and change, which has seen the creation of this role.

The salary on offer is £60,000 per annum plus benefits.

Key Responsibilities of the Management Accountant will include, but will not be limited to:

• BOM & WIP Management: Maintain and audit standard costs across complex Bills of Materials (BOM) while producing accurate Work in Progress (WIP) reporting.
• Cost Accounting & Analysis: Oversee Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), general cost accounting processes, and variance analysis to drive operational efficiency.
• Month-End Close: Lead the month-end close cycle, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of core management accounts.
• Management Reporting: Prepare, refine, and present comprehensive monthly management packs with clear commercial commentary for senior leadership.
• Business Partnering: Work closely with operational teams across engineering and manufacturing to continuously improve control environments and cost transparency.

To be considered, applicants will need:

• Qualifications: Fully qualified (ACA, CIMA, or ACCA).
• Industry Experience: Direct experience working within an engineering or manufacturing business or similar (Steel, fabrication etc)
• Technical Expertise: Background and experience in cost accounting, BOM, WIP track record, and inventory management.
• Working Arrangement: Willing to work onsite in Stockton 3 days per week.