Full job descriptionManagement Accountant
Salary: Up to £40,000
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Office-based | Monday-Friday | 37.5 hours
About the Role
Adele Carr Recruitment have partnered with a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Stoke-on-Trent who are looking to add a Management Accountant to their finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and analytical finance professional to join a fast-paced business where you will play a key role in supporting financial performance and operational decision-making. Working closely with both finance and operational teams, you will be responsible for delivering insightful reporting, improving processes and supporting business growth.
Key Responsibilities
*Prepare monthly Business Unit financial reports, including meaningful analysis and commentary on performance variances
*Lead overhead and cost analysis including headcount reconciliation and overtime reporting
*Maintain weekly profit forecasts and produce operational reporting including sales, stock and daily performance reporting
*Support month-end activities including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and variance analysis
*Manage stock costing processes, ensuring standard costs and overhead recoveries are maintained accurately
*Oversee customer rebate accounting and ensure liabilities and accruals are recorded correctly
*Monitor working capital and support inventory controls and stock integrity
*Identify opportunities for process improvement and maximise system efficiencies
*Support budgeting, forecasting and additional financial analysis projects as required
What We’re Looking For
*CIMA part-qualified (or equivalent)
*Previous experience within a manufacturing or product-based environment would be advantageous
*Strong understanding of management accounting and costing processes
*Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*Excellent attention to detail
*Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across departments
*Organised with the ability to manage deadlines within a fast-paced environment
*A proactive and hands-on approach
What’s on Offer
*Salary up to £40,000
*Career development opportunities within a growing business
*Open discussions around professional qualification support
*Contributory pension scheme
*Employee rewards and discount platform
*Refer a friend scheme
*Cycle to work scheme
*Supportive and collaborative working environment
*Opportunity to join an established manufacturing business with long-term career prospects