Management Accountant

Management Accountant
Location: Milton Keynes Salary: £40,000
The company, a successful manufacturing business and a recent acquisition by a privately owned 11,000‑employee global organisation, is entering a major growth phase following significant investment. This will create strong opportunities for employees to develop meaningful long‑term careers, supported by structured training, development and progression.
Due to continued expansion and the introduction of new systems, processes and reporting requirements, the business is now seeking a Management Accountant to strengthen its finance function and support ongoing operational and commercial growth.
Person and Role
Are you a proactive and ambitious finance professional looking to develop your career within a growing manufacturing organisation? We’re looking for a Management Accountant who can support accurate financial reporting, maintain strong financial controls and provide valuable insight to operational teams.
Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in producing management accounts, analysing performance, supporting cash and stock management, and ensuring the accuracy of financial information across the business. This is a hands‑on role offering exposure to all aspects of the finance function, including management accounting, purchase ledger, credit control, fixed assets, inventory, cash management and audit.
If you enjoy working across a broad finance remit, improving processes, supporting operations and developing your commercial understanding, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
Management Accounting & Reporting
* Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
* Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Support budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting.
* Provide financial insight to operational teams to support decision‑making.
* Contribute to continuous improvement across finance systems, controls and processes.
Financial Transactions & Controls
* Process and maintain accurate financial transactions, including posting purchase invoices.
* Assist with credit control and supplier account management.
* Support cash management, banking activities and cash flow reporting.
* Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals and depreciation.
* Support external audits and year‑end reporting requirements.
Stock, Inventory & Margin Analysis
* Support stock accounting and inventory reconciliations.
* Assist with margin analysis and investigation of variances.
* Work closely with operational teams to ensure accurate stock and cost information.
Essential Skills & Experience
* AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA.
* Previous experience within a finance or accounting role.
* Strong Excel and analytical skills.
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
* Positive, proactive approach with a willingness to support all areas of finance.
Desirable
Part‑qualified ACCA/CIMA.
Good working knowledge of Sage 200 and/or SAP.
Experience within manufacturing, engineering or stock‑based environments.
Experience
Experience supporting management accounts and financial reporting.
Practical experience with journals, reconciliations and transactional finance.
Exposure to stock, inventory or margin analysis beneficial.
Experience working with operational teams to provide financial insight.
Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Good communication skills and confidence working with non‑finance colleagues.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Practical, solutions‑focused approach.
Strong organisational and record‑keeping skills.
Commitment to continuous improvement.
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday — 08:00 to 16:30 (Flexible)
General Responsibilities
This is an opportunity to move beyond a traditional accounts role and gain exposure to every aspect of finance within a successful manufacturing business. You will work directly with senior management, develop a broad commercial understanding of the business and play an active role in supporting future growth and improvement initiatives. This role will report to the Financial Controller