Lead Production Accountant
  • England,Yorkshire and The Humber,South Yorkshire,Barnsley
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Description:
Manufacturing Management Accountant Salary: £40,000 per annum - DOE (Depending On Experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:15am-4:45pm, Friday 8:00am-2:00pm
Location: Barnsley
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business, recently supported by new ownership, who are looking to appoint a Manufacturing Management Accountant to strengthen their finance function during a period of growth.
This role would suit a qualified or part-qualified accountant who enjoys working closely with production and operations within a hands-on manufacturing environment.
The Role Key responsibilities will include:
* Supporting production and manufacturing accounting activities

* Standard costing, job costing, and variance analysis

* Work-in-progress (WIP) accounting and revenue recognition

* Inventory control, stock valuation, and material usage reporting

* Month-end close, management accounts, and production cost reporting

* Budgeting, forecasting, and cost reduction initiatives

* Analysis of overhead absorption, labour efficiency, and machine utilisation

* Working closely with production, engineering, and operations teams

* Ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards (UK GAAP); IFRS knowledge beneficial

Experience, Skills & Qualifications * Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience

* Manufacturing or metals engineering background preferred (fabrication, machining, job shop)

* Strong understanding of production accounting and manufacturing finance

* Experience using ERP/MRP systems within a manufacturing environment

* Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modelling

* Commercially minded with a strong attention to detail

* Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders

* Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively

* Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

* Hands-on approach with a genuine interest in shop-floor processes

Structure & Progression * Role reports into senior leadership at site or director level

* Opportunity to play a key role in shaping finance processes following new ownership

* Strong exposure across production, engineering, and operations

Package & Benefits * £33,000 to £40,000 basic salary

* Pension scheme

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Please feel free to apply or for a confidental chat email me on:
Job number 3369232

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