Manufacturing Management Accountant — Stock, FP&A & VAT

HydraB; Bicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched up to 8%

Private medical & dental

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance 4x salary

Income protection

Electric car salary sacrifice

Cycle to Work

Critical illness cover

Employee referral bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts via Fizz Benefits

Eyecare vouchers

Job summary

HyKit, part of the HydraB Group, is seeking a Management Accountant in Bicester to own month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and weekly cashflow. You’ll work closely with the Finance Director in a hands-on manufacturing environment, covering stock accounting and broader finance tasks.

The role requires 3–5 years in a finance function, manufacturing exposure, and studying ACCA/ACA/CIMA. Expect a proactive, detail-focused professional with ERP system experience to support improvements.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a finance function, including preparing monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Manufacturing and stock accounting experience is essential for the operational side of the business
• Part-qualified and actively studying towards ACCA, ACA or CIMA
• Solid understanding of FRS 102, core accounting principles and VAT compliance
• Advanced Excel skills (XLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivot tables) and comfort with finance systems

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts to deadline, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Run P&L variance analysis against budget and forecast
• Prepare VAT returns and support R&D tax credit claims and the year-end audit
• Produce weekly cashflow forecasts and analysis
• Support the Finance Director with budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc FP&A
• Perform monthly stock accounting and analysis, and support the annual stock take
• Provide cover for the Accounts Assistant (AP, AR and banking) when needed
• Support continual improvement of systems, processes and financial controls, including the future ERP implementation

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Stock accounting

Management accounts

Advanced Excel

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA in progress

Tools

Excel

Sage 50 / Sage Intacct

Job description

HyKit, part of the HydraB Group, is seeking a Management Accountant in Bicester to own month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and weekly cashflow. You’ll work closely with the Finance Director in a hands-on manufacturing environment, covering stock accounting and broader finance tasks.

The role requires 3–5 years in a finance function, manufacturing exposure, and studying ACCA/ACA/CIMA. Expect a proactive, detail-focused professional with ERP system experience to support improvements.