Managements Accountant

Agility; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' holiday

Company pension

Career development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Agility in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Management Accountant to own month-end close, reporting and cost analysis. You will collaborate with production teams to improve financial performance and support strategic financial planning.

Ideal candidates will have manufacturing accounting experience, be progressing ACCA/CIMA/ACA, and demonstrate advanced Excel skills along with proficiency in ERP systems. A proactive, organised approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with month-end close and journals.
• Strong understanding of P&L, cost control and stock reviews.
• ACCA/CIMA/ACA in progress preferred.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of month-end close and journals.
• Prepare weekly and monthly P&L statements.
• Manage sales ledger, invoices and credit control.
• Oversee stock counts and inventory reconciliations.
• Analyse performance and identify process improvements.
• Collaborate with operations to drive cost savings.

Skills

Management accounting

Finance

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA in progress

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Management Accountant

£38,000-£45,000 dependent on experience

Full-time Permanent

Are you an experienced Management Accountant who enjoys taking ownership of month-end reporting?

Do you have a hands-on approach and the confidence to work closely with operational and production teams?

Would you like to join a supportive business offering genuine career development and the opportunity to improve financial performance?

The benefits:

• Salary of £38,000-£45,000 dependent on experience
• 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

The role:

• Take ownership of the month-end close and associated journals
• Prepare and manage weekly and monthly profit and loss statements
• Manage the sales ledger, invoice queries and credit control
• Oversee inventory reconciliations and review stock-count results
• Analyse financial performance and recommend process improvements
• Partner with operational teams to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies
• Support strategic financial planning and wider business-improvement projects

About you:

• Experienced in Management Accountant, Finance Manager
• Ideally studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA
• Manufacturing accounting experience would be a strong advantage
• Commercially aware, analytical and confident working with operational teams
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting or ERP systems
• Organised, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of deadlines
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards, VAT, PAYE and tax compliance

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Management Accountant who wants to make a visible contribution within a successful and progressive organisation.