Management Accountant (Study Support)

RG Consultancy; Crewe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing firm based in Crewe is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to support their finance team. This newly created role involves assisting with the production of management accounts, budgeting, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience and be CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified or studying towards it. The position offers a flexible work schedule, training support, and a range of benefits including private healthcare and company pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Early finish every Friday

Study support

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an assistant management accountant or management accountant.
• Experience working within a manufacturing business is an advantage.
• Experience in leading or overseeing an accounts team is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Monitor costs, margins, and key performance indicators.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations.
• Assist in improving financial processes and internal controls.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and support to the Finance Manager.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel skills

Systems and IT skills

Financial analysis

Education

CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified or actively studying

Job description

RG Consultancy are working with a successful growing manufacturing business located in Crewe who are recruiting a Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is a brand-new role created role created to support the Finance Manager with the day-to‑day management of the finance department

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Early finish every Friday
• Study support
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Free onsite parking

Role responsibilities

• Assist with the production of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Support budgeting, forecasting and regular variance analysis
• Monitor costs, margins and key performance indicators
• Maintain accurate financial records, reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Assist with improving financial processes, systems and internal controls
• Work closely with the wider business to provide financial insight
• Support year-end procedures and audit requirements
• Provide ad‑hoc analysis and support to the Finance Manager as needed
• Support with training and development of an Accounts Assistant

Person specification

• Proven experience working as an assistant management accountant or a management accountant for 2+ years
• CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified or actively studying to become fully qualified
• Strong systems and IT skills, including advanced MS excel skills
• Experience working within a manufacturing business would be an advantage
• Experience of leading or overseeing a small accounts team would be an advantage but not essential