Management Accountant
Long Eaton, Nottingham - Hybrid (3 days per week at site)
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + benefits
£10m t/o SME Manufacturing
Are you a hands-on Management Accountant looking to take ownership of the finance function within a successful, growing SME? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business in Long Eaton, where you'll work directly with the CEO as their key finance partner.
As the sole accountant in the business, you'll play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, ensuring robust controls, and providing the insight needed to support decision-making at the top level.
Key Responsibilities:
* Full ownership of month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and reporting
* Preparation of monthly management accounts, board packs, and KPI reporting
* Cashflow forecasting and working capital management
* Preparation and submission of VAT returns
* Leading the budgeting and forecasting processes, working with the CEO to set financial plans
* Conducting variance analysis to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities
* Business partnering with the CEO and senior leadership team, providing financial insight and challenge
* Overseeing transactional finance (purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll, etc.)
* Continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting
* Acting as the key point of contact for auditors, banks, and external advisors
About You:
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE with strong SME finance experience
* Proven track record in management accounting, VAT compliance, and month-end processes
* Commercially minded, with the ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders
* Hands-on, self-sufficient, and comfortable working as the sole finance professional
* Strong systems and Excel skills; experience with SME/ERP systems an advantage
* Previous manufacturing sector experience desirable but not essential
If you're a proactive Management Accountant who enjoys rolling up your sleeves and making an impact, this role offers the chance to be at the heart of a thriving manufacturing business.