Newly Qualified Management Accountant – Manufacturing

Page Personnel; Stockport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

Death-in-service cover

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Page Personnel is partnering with a UK-based business seeking a hands-on Management Accountant to strengthen financial reporting and processes. You will produce monthly management accounts, manage stock accounting across materials and goods, and support cost analysis and VAT returns.

The role requires experience in manufacturing SMEs, a qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) or equivalent experience, and strong Excel skills with a proactive mindset to improve month-end processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Experience within a manufacturing SME.
• Experience preparing management accounts and month-end journals.
• Strong understanding of stock accounting (raw materials, WIP, finished goods).
• Excellent Excel skills with confidence handling financial data.
• Proactive mindset and ability to suggest process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Own stock workings, journals and reconciliations across RM, WIP and FG.
• Support manufacturing cost analysis including labour costs, product costing and margins.
• Prepare monthly VAT returns and sales reconciliations.
• Support year-end statutory audit providing schedules and information to auditors.
• Identify opportunities to improve month-end processes, reporting accuracy and controls.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Excel skills

Proactive mindset

Education

ACA/CIMA/ACCA

Job description

Page Personnel is partnering with a UK-based business seeking a hands-on Management Accountant to strengthen financial reporting and processes. You will produce monthly management accounts, manage stock accounting across materials and goods, and support cost analysis and VAT returns.

The role requires experience in manufacturing SMEs, a qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) or equivalent experience, and strong Excel skills with a proactive mindset to improve month-end processes and controls.