Management Accountant
Stockton
Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting a growing and dynamic manufacturing organisation in their search for an experienced Management Accountant to join their team.
This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity, reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, where you'll take full ownership of monthly financial reporting and play a pivotal role in stock valuation and wider finance operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have experience in manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
This is a varied and autonomous role, where flexibility, adaptability and attention to detail are key. Your responsibilities will include:
Full ownership of monthly management accounts - P&L and Balance Sheet
Coordinating and executing month-end stock counts (including early starts)
Stock valuation (scanned and manually counted) and cost updates
Monthly stock movement reconciliation
Preparing and posting journals - accruals, prepayments, materials etc.
Balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining supporting schedules
Month-end variance analysis
Fixed asset register management and depreciation journals
Supplier statement reconciliations and credit card expense processing
Weekly payroll and agency hour reconciliations and reporting
Sales reconciliation and scrap valuation
VAT reporting
Supporting the wider finance function with ad-hoc projects and tasks
Occasional general admin support (calls, visitor sign-in, document handling) What we're looking for
We're seeking a proactive and results-driven individual with a positive 'can-do' attitude, who can work both independently and as part of a wider team.
Qualifications: Minimum AAT qualified or CIMA part-qualified with relevant industry experience (SME/manufacturing exposure highly advantageous)
Technical skills: Strong Excel knowledge including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs etc.
Soft skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Communication: Confident communicator, with strong written and verbal English - essential for documentation and stakeholder engagement
Personal attributes: Trustworthy, professional, and collaborative with a drive to continuously improve processes What you need to know
You'll be joining a supportive team environment with opportunities to add real value to the business
Confidentiality, reliability and initiative are critical to your success in this role
Occasional travel is required