Job Description
Manufacturing Management Accountant
Salary: £40,000 per annum - DOE (Depending On Experience)Hours: 37.5 hours per weekShift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:15am-4:45pm, Friday 8:00am-2:00pmLocation: Barnsley
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business, recently supported by new ownership, who are looking to appoint a Manufacturing Management Accountant to strengthen their finance function during a period of growth.
This role would suit a qualified or part-qualified accountant who enjoys working closely with production and operations within a hands-on manufacturing environment.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
Supporting production and manufacturing accounting activities
Standard costing, job costing, and variance analysis
Work-in-progress (WIP) accounting and revenue recognition
Inventory control, stock valuation, and material usage reporting
Month-end close, management accounts, and production cost reporting
Budgeting, forecasting, and cost reduction initiatives
Analysis of overhead absorption, labour efficiency, and machine utilisation
Working closely with production, engineering, and operations teams
Ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards (UK GAAP); IFRS knowledge beneficial
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience
Manufacturing or metals engineering background preferred (fabrication, machining, job shop)
Strong understanding of production accounting and manufacturing finance
Experience using ERP/MRP systems within a manufacturing environment
Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modelling
Commercially minded with a strong attention to detail
Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders
Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
Hands-on approach with a genuine interest in shop-floor processes
Structure & Progression
Role reports into senior leadership at site or director level
Opportunity to play a key role in shaping finance processes following new ownership
Strong exposure across production, engineering, and operations
Package & Benefits
£33,000 to £40,000 basic salary
Pension scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Please feel free to apply or for a confidental chat email me on:
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