Management Accountant

If you understand stock, inventory and the realities of a manufacturing environment, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

This Ossett-based manufacturer is looking for a part-qualified Management Accountant to join its finance team and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the business.

This isn't a role where you'll spend all day producing reports in isolation. You'll work closely with operational teams, get involved in the detail behind the numbers, and take ownership of a varied workload that spans management accounts, stock accounting, payroll, forecasting and business support.

You'll be joining a business where finance is actively involved in decision-making, offering the opportunity to gain valuable experience across multiple areas while continuing your professional development.

The role

Working as part of an established finance team, you'll take responsibility for the monthly management accounts process while supporting the wider business with accurate financial information and analysis.

Key duties will include

Producing monthly management accounts and supporting financial reporting

Managing stock reconciliations and stock movement accounting

Reviewing journals and balance sheet reconciliations

Investigating variances against budget and previous periods

Preparing VAT returns and supporting compliance activities

Assisting with cashflow forecasting and financial planning

Supporting year-end accounts preparation and external audits

Processing payroll for approximately 110 employees

Working closely with operational managers to understand business performance

Producing ad hoc financial reports and analysis

Supporting the development of a junior finance team member

Acting as a key user of the company's ERP system

About you

To be considered, you'll need previous experience within a manufacturing environment and a solid understanding of stock accounting and inventory controls.

You'll also have

Experience assisting with or producing management accounts

Strong month-end and balance sheet reconciliation experience

Good analytical skills and attention to detail

The confidence to communicate with stakeholders across the business

A proactive approach and willingness to get involved in operational finance matters

Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Active studies towards CIMA or ACCA, or equivalent experience

What's in it for you?

Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience

Study support package

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Your birthday off every year

Option to purchase additional annual leave

Medicash healthcare plan

If you're looking for a varied Management Accountant role where you'll gain exposure to both finance and operations within a manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.