Manufacturing Management Accountant - Finance & Analysis

Smurfit Westrock; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Leicester seeks a Management Accountant to join the local finance team, responsible for accurate monthly reporting and maintaining a robust finance function within the business.

You will assist with the preparation of P&L, balance sheets, FRP and cash flow, ensuring VAT, EC sales and payroll compliance while supporting management with timely information for decision-making. Experience in manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of accounting experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing environment, batch manufacturing preferred.
• Strong internal controls knowledge and SOX awareness.
• Advanced Excel modelling and data presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial information (P&L, Balance Sheets, FRP, Cash Flow).
• Ensure financial reporting aligns with SOX and corporate guidelines.
• Provide local management with information to aid decision making.
• Maintain VAT, EC sales, Intrastat and payroll compliance.
• Collaborate with external SSC on AP/AR/Interco postings and banking.
• Work with central collection team on debt collection and query resolution.
• Assist with capital spend monitoring and reporting on projects.
• Record and report stock levels (raw materials, WIP, finished goods).
• Support internal and external audits within published timescales.
• Assist with budgets and forecasts.

Tools

Excel

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Leicester seeks a Management Accountant to join the local finance team, responsible for accurate monthly reporting and maintaining a robust finance function within the business.

You will assist with the preparation of P&L, balance sheets, FRP and cash flow, ensuring VAT, EC sales and payroll compliance while supporting management with timely information for decision-making. Experience in manufacturing is preferred.