Management Accountant

Join Our Finance Team
Beagle Aircraft is a leading aerospace manufacturer, producing precision-engineered components for some of the world's leading aerospace programmes. As we continue to invest in our people and future growth, we're looking for a commercially minded Management Accountant to join our Finance team.
Working closely with the Head of Finance, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making and helping drive business performance.
The Role
As Management Accountant, you'll be responsible for producing monthly management accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, analysing financial performance and providing valuable commercial insight to stakeholders across the business.
You'll also support major capital investment projects, improve financial processes and work closely with operational teams to help identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Healthcare benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Birthday leave
* Long service awards
* Free onsite parking
* Free tea & coffee
* Career development opportunities
* A collaborative and supportive working environment
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reports.
* Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
* Perform variance analysis and provide insightful commentary to management.
* Monitor manufacturing costs, overheads and product margins.
* Track and report on major capital expenditure projects, including actual versus budget analysis.
* Develop financial models and provide commercial analysis to support business decisions.
* Support year-end audit activities and ensure compliance with financial controls.
* Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
* Work closely with operational teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve business performance.
* Support continuous improvement of finance systems, reporting and processes.
About You
We're looking for someone who is commercially aware, analytical and enjoys working closely with stakeholders across the business.
You'll ideally have:
* ACCA, CIMA or ACA part-qualified, finalist or fully qualified status.
* Previous experience in a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant role.
* Experience preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
* Strong budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis skills.
* Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
* Previous manufacturing or engineering experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.
Part-time hours will also be considered for the right candidate.
If you're looking for an opportunity where you can make a real impact within a growing aerospace manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you