Markham Vale, Derbyshire
Competitive salary + benefits
A leading global manufacturing organisation is seeking a Management Accountant to join its Derbyshire operation. This is a pivotal on‑site role with responsibility for delivering accurate financial reporting, driving strong internal controls and supporting operational decision‑making across a busy, fast‑paced environment.
As Management Accountant, you will oversee key daily, weekly and month‑end processes while leading and developing a small finance team. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you’ll act as a trusted partner across the site, ensuring financial integrity and enabling continuous improvement.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary depending on experience
* Professional development and ongoing training
* A supportive, inclusive culture
* Opportunities to get involved in site‑wide social and charitable initiatives
Key Responsibilities
* Lead daily, weekly and month‑end reporting as the site Management Accountant
* Manage general ledger, fixed assets and inventory
* Conduct detailed variance analysis and cost centre reporting
* Review and approve purchase orders and payroll checks
* Support budgeting cycles, central returns and audit activity
* Maintain robust internal controls and drive process improvements
* Collaborate with operational teams to provide clear financial insight
* Coach, support and develop members of the site finance team
About You
To succeed as Management Accountant, you’ll bring experience from a large or complex organisation, ideally within manufacturing.
You will be a qualified or finalist accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA), confident in producing high‑quality reporting and comfortable influencing stakeholders at all levels.
You’ll have:
* Strong management accounting experience
* A firm, fair leadership style
* Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills
* Strong systems knowledge, preferably SAP, plus advanced Excel capability
We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Management Accountant role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for