Management Accountant - Manufacturing | Budgets & Forecasts

Michael Page; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in the United Kingdom is seeking a Management Accountant to manage core accounting activities within an Industrial / Manufacturing business, helping leaders make informed financial decisions.

The role involves preparing monthly management accounts, maintaining records, and supporting budgeting and forecasting within the Accounting & Finance department based in Chatham. A hands-on accountant with strong reconciliation and reporting skills will thrive in this permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Confidence reconciling accounts and investigating financial variances.
• Good attention to detail when maintaining financial records.
• The ability to present financial information clearly to colleagues.
• Experience working within an Accounting & Finance function.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts to provide clear and accurate financial information.
• Maintain financial records and ensure accounting data is complete and up to date.
• Review financial performance and highlight key movements for internal stakeholders.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities with reliable financial analysis.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate any differences in a timely way.
• Prepare reports that help the Accounting & Finance team monitor costs and performance.
• Work with colleagues across the Industrial / Manufacturing business to gather financial information.
• Help improve reporting processes to make financial information easier to use.

Skills

Management accounts

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Stakeholder reporting

Accounting & Finance

Job description

Michael Page in the United Kingdom is seeking a Management Accountant to manage core accounting activities within an Industrial / Manufacturing business, helping leaders make informed financial decisions.

The role involves preparing monthly management accounts, maintaining records, and supporting budgeting and forecasting within the Accounting & Finance department based in Chatham. A hands-on accountant with strong reconciliation and reporting skills will thrive in this permanent position.