Strategic Management Accountant (Manufacturing)

Reed; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Finance are recruiting on behalf of a manufacturing organisation in Sunderland for a Management Accountant. The role focuses on delivering high quality financial reporting, insight and control, and is suitable for a qualified or part-qualified (actively studying) finance professional.

You will produce monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary for senior leadership, while maintaining the general ledger and ensuring UK accounting standards are met.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified (actively studying) finance professional.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts (within agreed deadlines).
• Prepare variance analysis, performance reports and financial commentary for senior leadership.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with UK accounting standards.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and financial plans.
• Produce regular financial forecasts and updates for management.
• Maintain and improve internal control frameworks.
• Oversee inventory accounting including stock and WIP valuations.
• Monitor job profitability and oversee treatment of write-offs.
• Manage VAT returns, PAYE reporting and other statutory submissions.
• Prepare supporting schedules for audits and statutory accounts.
• Assist with group-level reporting requirements.
• Provide financial insight to operational teams to support decision-making.
• Assess financial viability of capital and revenue projects.
• Work closely with managers to support achievement of financial targets.
• Oversee payroll, purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
• Provide guidance and development to finance team members.
• Drive improvements in systems, reporting and processes.
• Contribute to wider business improvement initiatives.
• Participate in management and communication meetings.

Job description

Reed Finance are recruiting on behalf of a manufacturing organisation in Sunderland for a Management Accountant. The role focuses on delivering high quality financial reporting, insight and control, and is suitable for a qualified or part-qualified (actively studying) finance professional.

You will produce monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary for senior leadership, while maintaining the general ledger and ensuring UK accounting standards are met.