Management Accountant

Your new company
You will be joining a well-established manufacturing firm based in Stoke-on-Trent, renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The business has a strong reputation in its sector and is experiencing continued growth, making this an exciting time to become part of the team.

Your new role
As a Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function and driving business performance.
Your responsibilities will include:

Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Maintain and update standard costs, BOMs, routings, and labour/machine rates.
Analyse manufacturing variances: PPV, material usage, labour, overheads, and efficiency.
Oversee stock valuation for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods; investigate discrepancies and support stock counts.
Produce margin, overhead, and production cost reports with clear insights for operational teams.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost modelling for production and operational decision‑making.
Partner with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain to challenge performance and improve cost control.
Monitor KPIs across manufacturing operations and highlight risks, trends, and opportunities.
Strengthen financial controls around stock, costing, and manufacturing processes; assist with audits.
Drive process improvements and enhance system use within the finance and operations workflow.

What you'll need to succeed

Fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) preferred, or nearing full qualification
Proven experience as a Management Accountant within manufacturing
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Strong knowledge of stock accounting, standard costing, and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills
Analytical, detail‑focused, proactive, and able to communicate clearly with non‑finance stakeholders.
A proactive approach and ability to communicate effectively across departments
What you'll get in return

Up to £55,000 DOE + bonus
25 days holiday + bank holidays
AE pension contribution
Opportunity to work in a growing, forward-thinking business
Career development and progression opportunities
Supportive team environment
On-site parking

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