Management Accountant - Abingdon - £55,000 - £65,000
Abingdon, Oxfordshire | £55,000–£65,000 + Bonus + EMI Share Scheme + Hybrid Working
A rapidly scaling, cutting‑edge technology business in Abingdon is looking to appoint a Management Accountant to support its continued growth. This organisation operates at the forefront of high‑precision, high‑tech manufacturing and partners with global industry leaders. With a team of over 100 specialists and ambitious expansion plans, this is an exciting time to join.
Reporting directly to the CFO, this role plays a key part in operational cost control, financial planning, and delivering high‑quality management information to support strategic decision‑making across the business.
The RoleYou’ll take ownership of core management accounting and cost‑focused responsibilities, including:
Developing and maintaining cost accounting processes suited to a complex manufacturing environment
Calculating and monitoring standard costs across materials, labour, and overheads
Delivering variance analysis and insight to support operational and commercial performance
Assessing cost impacts of design, material, and process changes
Managing inventory reporting, reconciliations, and COGS analysis
Producing gross margin reporting by product, customer, and location
Supporting budgeting, forecasting, cost modelling and breakeven analysis
Preparing detailed management and cost reports for senior leadership
Managing and developing a Finance Assistant
About YouWe’re looking for someone who brings:
A degree in Finance, Economics or STEM
CIMA/ACCA qualification (or finalist)
5–7 years’ experience in management accounting or cost accounting, ideally within high‑tech, engineering, or manufacturing
Strong ERP experience and advanced Excel capability
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Confidence communicating financial information to non‑finance colleagues
A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to work across multiple teams
Familiarity with lean manufacturing or cost‑control methodologies
What’s on Offer
£55,000–£65,000 salary (DOE)
Annual bonus
Hybrid working & flexible hours
25 days holiday
Private healthcare & death in service
4% pension (salary sacrifice)
Generous EMI share scheme
The chance to join a genuinely innovative, fast‑growing technology business shaping the future of advanced manufacturing
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