Manufacturing Finance: Assistant Management Accountant

KCR; Washington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

KCR Solutions are representing a well-established manufacturing business in Washington seeking an ambitious Assistant Management Accountant to join the finance team. The role centers on delivering accurate monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and stakeholder-focused financial support.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will contribute to cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role within manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts preparation.
• Produce variance analysis and investigate movements against budget/forecast.
• Provide margin analysis to support profitability decisions.
• Maintain and report on key business KPIs.
• Support product costing and cost analysis activities.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyse production/operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support month-end close and reporting deadlines.
• Assist with cash flow reporting.
• Provide financial support to operational stakeholders.
• Support AP activities where required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Variance analysis

KPI reporting

Costing & stock accounting

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Ability to manage priorities

Education

AAT qualification

ACCA/CIMA ongoing

Tools

Excel

Job description

KCR Solutions are representing a well-established manufacturing business in Washington seeking an ambitious Assistant Management Accountant to join the finance team. The role centers on delivering accurate monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and stakeholder-focused financial support.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will contribute to cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.