Management Accountant

Artis Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Management Accountant to join a busy finance team in the UK. The role focuses on preparing monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and supporting audits. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing and be a part-qualified or fully qualified accountant. Excellent analytical and Excel skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, stock control, standard costing, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and perform reconciliations.
• Conduct cost analysis to support efficiency improvements and margin optimisation.
• Work closely with operations to support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Artis Finance and Accountancy are seeking a proactive Management Accountant with manufacturing experience to join a busy finance team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and perform reconciliations.
• Post journals, conduct variance analysis and provide reporting.
• Work closely with operations to support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Conduct cost analysis to support efficiency improvements and margin optimisation.
• Maintain robust controls and support audits.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, stock control, standard costing, and ERP systems.
• Excellent Excel, analytical, and communication skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a forward-thinking manufacturing business and influence strategic decision-making.