Jobs in Corsham

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 requirementsAbout 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 mindsetWhat'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