Management Accountant

This is a diverse role in a growing manufacturer with an emphasis on combining accurate reporting with adding commercial value to the wider business through detailed costing, forecasting and providing of financial insights.  
The ideal candidate will be an experienced management accountant with broad exposure in a production-based environment. It is important this hire can see beyond the numbers and directly translate them into valuable insights for the directors and wider stakeholders within the business. You will have opportunity to develop into a larger role in the organisation.
Your broad remit will cover:
Own month-end close, reconciliations and accurate management accounts for the group
Explain financial performance, investigate variances and turn analysis into practical recommendations.
Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial models to support planning and investment decisions.
Maintain accurate stock valuations and understand product costs, margins and manufacturing efficiency.
Monitor cash flow and working capital, supporting effective cash collection and supplier payments.
Ensure timely VAT reporting, compliance and strong financial controls, supporting year-end accounts and audits.
Oversee accounts payable and maintain accurate financial data and records.
Partner with commercial and operational teams to support pricing, purchasing, sales and business development.
Lead and develop finance colleagues, organise workloads and communicate clearly with non-finance teams.
Use strong accounting, Excel and systems skills to solve problems, improve processes and automate reporting.
The ideal candidate will have:
Strong management accounting experience, including month-end close, management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and financial analysis to support commercial decisions.
A good understanding of stock accounting, product costing, cash flow and working capital.
Strong Excel skills, including financial modelling and variance analysis; experience with Sage or other online accounting software is preferred.
The ability to explain financial information clearly, build relationships across the business and support finance colleagues.
A commercially minded, hands-on approach, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise deadlines and improve processes.
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
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