Job Description
Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties is excited to partner with a respected manufacturing business in Milton Keynes. Our client is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant / Management Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis, focusing on management reporting, financial analysis, and day-to-day accounting activities.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will provide essential support to the Finance Director and broader business, ensuring accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and analysis. This is a varied role within a small, highly collaborative manufacturing business, offering exposure to the full production process from sales to operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the month-end process, including sales data transfer, stock invoice postings, stock valuation, product royalties, journals, and accruals/prepayments.
* Prepare and maintain management accounts, Gross Profit analysis, and other financial reporting schedules.
* Analyse variances to budget and prior year and provide actionable insights.
* Design and produce Business Intelligence (BI) reports to monitor commercial performance and operational KPIs.
* Reconcile intergroup purchases, production hours, and sales vs BI data.
* Maintain communication with stakeholders across finance, production, and sales, supporting business partnering activities.
* Take ownership of data accuracy and reporting processes, recommending improvements where possible.
* Assist the Finance Team with ad hoc analysis, reporting, and cover during absences.
* Proactively develop skills relevant to the role and business objectives.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* 2-3 years' experience in finance or accounting, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
* AAT qualified (Level 4) or studying; part-qualified ACCA/CIMA desirable.
* Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data analysis) and experience with Microsoft D365 or similar ERP systems.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
* Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams and stakeholders.
* Proactive, driven, and eager to learn and develop professionally.
* Flexible attitude and ability to work to strict reporting deadlines.
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary up to £36,000 per annum, depending on experience.
* 5 days on-site in Milton Keynes
* Study support to further accounting qualifications.
* Hands-on training from an experienced Finance Director.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Life Assurance cover after 12 months and Workplace Pension after 3 months.