Management Accountant
£50,000 - £60,000 | Early Friday finish | Stable manufacturing business
If you're a hands‑on Management Accountant looking for a permanent role where you can genuinely influence how finance supports the business, this could be a great next step.
This is an opportunity to join a well‑established manufacturing company in a visible, value‑adding role. You'll be trusted to take ownership of reporting, partner with operations, and help modernise financial processes, rather than just maintaining the status quo.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll play a key role in day‑to‑day finance operations while working closely with non‑finance teams across the site. Your work will have a direct impact on decision‑making and performance.
Your responsibilities will include:
Producing accurate monthly management accounts
Supporting and improving the month‑end close process
Partnering with production and engineering teams to provide commercial insight
Assisting with weekly P&L reporting and cashflow forecasting
Helping improve and streamline financial processes and controls
Supporting continuous improvement within a legacy SAP environment
Working alongside senior finance leaders, including the Finance DirectorWhy This Role Could Suit You
This role is ideal if you enjoy being close to the business, spotting inefficiencies, and improving how finance operates.
You'll likely be:
Qualified or qualified by experience - practical capability matters most
Confident owning month‑end and management reporting
Comfortable working in a hands‑on, on‑site environment
Interested in process improvement rather than "business as usual
A clear communicator who enjoys building relationships outside financeManufacturing experience is helpful but not essential, attitude, curiosity, and strong core accounting skills are key.
What You'll Get in Return
£50,000 - £60,000 salary
Permanent, stable role with real scope to add value
37‑hour week with a 12pm finish every Friday
On‑site role with some flexibility
Friendly, supportive culture
Modern facilities and free on‑site parkingIf you want a role where your work is seen, valued, and used, and where you can shape how finance supports a manufacturing operation, this is well worth exploring.
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