Management Accountant

Proftech Talent; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative mobility solutions provider is seeking a Management Accountant to join their team in Ebbw Vale. The role involves managing costing and inventory control, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting forecasting and budgeting. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience, strong knowledge of standard costing, and a degree-level accountancy qualification. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £65,000 and the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably international.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain annual standard costs, ensuring reconciliation to budgets.
• Generate costing quotes for intercompany and external customers.
• Oversee inventory control, including valuation, reserves, and annual stock counts.
• Manage month end and year end close for sales, materials, and inventory.

Skills

Standard costing

Variance analysis

SAP

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree-level education with a recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)

Job description

Management Accountant

An innovative mobility solutions provider is looking for a Management Accountant to join their team in Ebbw Vale. The business combines technology with sustainable transport solutions, using data driven insights to improve efficiency and support strategic decision making. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to financial planning, reporting, and analysis in a forward‑thinking, growth‑focused environment.

The Management Accountant will manage costing and inventory control, ensure accurate financial reporting, support forecasting and budgeting, provide insightful analysis for business decisions, and deputise for the Head of Finance when required. This is a key role in maintaining financial integrity and supporting the company's strategic objectives.

As a Management Accountant, you will need to have/be:

• Minimum 3 years post‑qualification experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably international, with exposure to multi‑currency operations and SAP
• Strong knowledge of standard costing and variance analysis
• Supervisory experience desirable
• Degree‑level education with a recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and meet challenging deadlines
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently or in a team
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

Details:

• Salary: up to 55, 000 - 65, 000
• Working Hours: Full time Monday - Friday
• Location: Ebbw Vale (on site full time)
• Duration: Permanent

Role of Management Accountant:

• Prepare and maintain annual standard costs, ensuring reconciliation to budgets.
• Generate costing quotes for intercompany and external customers.
• Oversee inventory control, including valuation, reserves, and annual stock counts.
• Manage month end and year end close for sales, materials, and inventory.
• Analyse and report sales and material variances; reconcile related balance sheet accounts.
• Produce weekly P&L forecasts and sales/cost of sales projections.
• Support annual budgeting and intercompany transfer pricing in line with corporate policy.
• Identify and report loss making products or activities.
• Provide ONS, ad hoc, and management reporting as required.
• Act as finance business partner to non‑finance teams.
• Serve as key contact for external auditors.
• Supervise accounts assistant covering sales ledger, credit control, and costing.