Management Accountant
Corby | Full-Time | Finance
A well-established and growing recycling and manufacturing organisation is currently seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team based in Corby.
Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role will play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, stock analysis, and supporting the wider business with meaningful financial insights.
This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced, operational environment and wants to partner closely with the business to drive performance.
Key Responsibilities
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Preparation and review of Sales and Cost of Sales reconciliations, including detailed margin analysis across products
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Coordination and consolidation of monthly multi-site stock takes and goods in transit
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Preparation of stock reconciliations and analysis
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Monthly reporting of cost of materials
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Analysis of site overheads and daily production to calculate overhead cost per tonne of production
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Review and calculation of consumables, including chemicals, wire, and packaging
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Shipping analysis and accruals
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Supporting the production of accurate and timely management accounts
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Working with operational teams and support functions during the monthly reporting cycle
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Assisting with monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-term planning
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Preparation and analysis of key KPIs, including profitability, sales growth, and overhead performance
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Producing variance analysis and commentary for senior leadership
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Supporting the improvement and maintenance of cash flow forecasting
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Providing ad-hoc financial analysis as required
Candidate Requirements
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Part-qualified or fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA
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Strong understanding of stock accounting and stock controls
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Several years of relevant finance experience
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Experience partnering with operational or business managers
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Advanced Excel skills
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Experience using Sage 200 would be advantageous
The Ideal Candidate
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Able to work independently and manage competing deadlines
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Comfortable working with multiple sites and operational teams
The Business
Our client is a privately owned recycling and manufacturing organisation with an annual turnover of approximately £80m and multiple sites across the UK. The company works closely with local authorities and major retailers, collecting plastic waste which is sorted, recycled, and manufactured into a range of products supplied to leading UK supermarkets