Strategic Management Accountant: Cost, Inventory & VAT

AFR Consulting; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Pension

Life insurance

Discounts

Job summary

AFR Consulting in Blackburn is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join their busy finance team. You will produce monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis, manage stock valuation, VAT returns, and intercompany reconciliations, while supporting cost control and continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with production, procurement and supply chain teams, mentor junior staff, and thrive under tight deadlines with strong Excel and IT skills.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing management accounts with variance analysis.
• Knowledge of fixed asset registers and depreciation.
• Experience with VAT returns and intercompany reconciliations.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary.
• Maintain and update fixed asset register and stock valuations.
• Handle accruals and prepayments accurately.
• Review debtor ledger and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Verify landed costs for foreign imports (shipping, duty, VAT).
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile intercompany balances and support production teams.
• Collaborate with returns teams to ensure accurate accounting entries.
• Mentor junior team members and support continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Tools

Excel

Job description

AFR Consulting in Blackburn is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join their busy finance team. You will produce monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis, manage stock valuation, VAT returns, and intercompany reconciliations, while supporting cost control and continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with production, procurement and supply chain teams, mentor junior staff, and thrive under tight deadlines with strong Excel and IT skills.