Management Accountant/Finance Manager

Axon Moore; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Harrogate is seeking a motivated Management Accountant/Finance Manager. This role involves financial reporting, supporting management decisions, and enhancing financial processes. Ideal candidates are part or fully qualified with experience in management accounting, strong communication skills, and a hands-on approach. Competitive salary between £45k - £55k offered, along with career progression opportunities. Regular travel to a sister site is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development support

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experienced in management accounting in a manufacturing or product-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Supporting month-end close and presenting results to management.
• Implementing and improving financial processes and controls.
• Managing and reporting on stock, including variance analysis.
• Partnering with operational teams to provide insight and support.
• Contributing to ad-hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Management accounting

Strong communication

Flexibility and adaptability

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Management Accountant/Finance Manager | Harrogate (with travel to sister site twice weekly) | £45k - £55k | Manufacturing

We are exclusively partnered with a successful food manufacturing business based in Harrogate, who are seeking a motivated and proactive Management Accountant/Finance Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a growing organisation, working closely with the Finance Director as the number two in finance.

About the Role

As Management Accountant/Finance Manager, you will take ownership of a wide range of financial responsibilities, supporting decision-making and driving improvements across the business. Your main duties will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Supporting month-end close and presenting results to management
• Implementing and improving financial processes and controls
• Managing and reporting on stock, including variance analysis
• Partnering with operational teams to provide insight and support
• Contributing to ad-hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives

This role requires regular travel to their sister site twice per week.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Part-qualified or fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
• Experienced in management accounting, ideally within manufacturing or a product-based environment
• A strong communicator, able to build relationships across departments
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable in a hands-on role
• Analytical with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience - £45k - £55k
• Opportunity to work closely with the Finance Director and gain valuable exposure
• Career progression and professional development support
• A collaborative, supportive team environment

If you're a driven and ambitious Management Accountant looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, please get in touch today - [e-mail] or on 07552 488 907