Management Accountant

A global technology company are looking for a Management Accountant to join its established finance team at a key UK manufacturing site in Castle Combe. This is an excellent opportunity to play a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment supporting operational and strategic decision-making. Long term, this role will see you progress to Financial Controller over the next 3-

Working within a small, collaborative finance team, you will take ownership of core management accounting activities, support system transformation, and partner closely with stakeholders across operations, engineering, and commercial teams.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial information, while driving improvements across reporting, controls, and processes. Key responsibilities include:

Delivering a 3-day month-end close

Leading financial analysis and control across

Sales order profitability

Inventory (raw materials, WIP, finished goods)

Stock control and standards

Fixed assets

Prepayments & accruals

Cost centres

Leading an ERP Finance transformation

Ensuring compliance with group accounting policies (including US GAAP principles such as revenue recognition and inventory provisions)

Supporting internal and external audits

Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities

Acting as a key finance contact across the business, providing cover and support where needed

Partnering with operations to drive

Cost control and efficiency improvements

Scrap reduction initiatives

Production variance analysis and reporting improvements

Challenging existing reporting processes and introducing value-adding insights

Supporting statutory and regulatory reporting requirements

About You

Qualified or part-qualified accountant ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment

Strong Excel and analytical skills

Experience working with ERP systems (SAP and/or JDE highly desirable)

Understanding of accounting standards in practice (US GAAP knowledge advantageous)

Confident communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally with non-finance stakeholders

Proactive, hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset

What's on Offer

Opportunity to play a key role in a site-level finance team within a global organisation

Involvement in a major ERP implementation project

A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment

Competitive salary, benefits, and development opportunities