Management Accountant

Butler Rose Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in the manufacturing sector is seeking a proactive Management Accountant to join their finance team. This role involves managing day-to-day finance operations, leading the month-end close process, and producing management accounts. The ideal candidate will have strong management accounting experience, particularly in manufacturing accounting and standard costing, and be eager to drive process improvements. Flexible working options are available, making it an exciting opportunity for the right individual.

Qualifications

• QBE, Qualified or part-qualified accountant, must have strong management accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing accounting or and standard costing.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to take ownership of tasks and projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate reconciliation of all bank accounts.
• Lead the month-end close process and produce timely management accounts.
• Support annual budget preparation and financial planning processes.

Skills

Management accounting experience

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

We are currently working with a growing SME operating in the manufacturing sector. As a small but ambitious team, they value individuals who are hands‑on, adaptable and eager to take ownership. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong manufacturing accounting knowledge, particularly in standard costing who is ready to make a real impact from day one.

This position will offer the opportunity to work from home one day week with flexible start times.
We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Management Accountant to join our finance team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being actively involved in both day‑to‑day finance operations and month‑end close process, producing timely management accounts. You will play a key role in driving process improvements and providing insightful analysis to support decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate reconciliation of all bank accounts.
• Manage and post all expense and company credit card transactions.
• Investigate purchase price variances and work closely with the procurement team to resolve issues.
• Lead the month‑end close process and produce timely management accounts.
• Provide clear commentary on key variances in the monthly reporting pack.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee cashflow management, forecasting, and reporting.
• Support annual budget preparation and financial planning processes.
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for management.
• Contribute to Health & Safety committee initiatives and accreditation audits.
• Play an active role in our NetSuite optimisation team, ensuring our ERP system supports efficiency and scalability.
• Continuously improve financial processes, reporting, and controls.

Skills required

• QBE, Qualified or part-qualified accountant, must have strong management accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing accounting or / and standard costing.
• Comfortable working in an SME environment where you will be hands‑on as well as strategic.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, able to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to take ownership of tasks and projects.

Please apply today for further information

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.