Strategic Management Accountant: Inventory & Month-End

International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP); Kidlington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

IAIP in Oxfordshire is seeking a Management Accountant to support the finance leadership team and deliver accurate management accounts across a UK-based engineering business.

The role covers month-end reporting, financial analysis, balance sheet control and inventory accounting, with a focus on strong controls and business partnering. Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent required; experience in engineering and inventory/standard costing is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in management accounting, ideally within an engineering environment.
• Experience of inventory accounting, stock control or standard costing would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work closely with stakeholders and communicate financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Own elements of the month end process, including management accounts, journals, reconciliations and balance sheet reporting.
• Analyse actual performance against budget and forecast, providing clear commentary and insight into key variances.
• Work closely with operational and finance stakeholders to understand business performance and identify areas requiring further investigation.
• Take responsibility for the accurate accounting and reporting of inventory, including stock movements, accruals, stock counts and adjustments.
• Maintain strong financial controls and support the continuous improvement of reporting processes across the business.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent

Job description

IAIP in Oxfordshire is seeking a Management Accountant to support the finance leadership team and deliver accurate management accounts across a UK-based engineering business.

The role covers month-end reporting, financial analysis, balance sheet control and inventory accounting, with a focus on strong controls and business partnering. Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent required; experience in engineering and inventory/standard costing is advantageous.