Management Accountant - Manufacturing & Sales Division
Rocester, Staffordshire
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role
As a Management Accountant, you will play a key role within the Sales Business Unit Finance function, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely financial reporting, analysis, and planning. You will work closely with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders, acting as a key point of contact for financial queries and providing clear, professional support. This is a fast‑paced role with a strong focus on continuous improvement, accuracy, and business partnering. The position offers excellent exposure within a large, structured finance environment, with clear opportunities for development and progression.
Key Responsibilities
* Support month‑end reporting activities alongside the Assistant Financial Controller
* Prepare, analyse, and explain key financial variances
* Assist with forecasting and budgeting in collaboration with non‑finance teams
* Produce monthly overhead forecasts and annual budgets
* Reconcile balance sheet and inter‑company accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies
* Maintain the fixed asset register, including tracking and forecasting capital expenditure
* Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, and other journals
* Identify and implement process improvements and standardisation opportunities
* Ensure compliance with Group Accounting Policies and deadlines
Qualifications
* Part‑qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent), ideally near completion
* Previous experience working within a finance function is essential
* Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
* High level of numeracy and attention to detail
* Ability to manage workload effectively in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work across finance and non‑finance teams
* Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and problem solving
* Organised, accountable, and able to prioritise effectively
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Company pension scheme
* Private medical insurance and dental care schemes
* Access to onsite healthy living centre
* 33 days annual leave
* Strong career development and progression opportunities within a global organisation
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced manufacturing finance environment
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