Your new company
Hays is proud to be working with a national manufacturing company who are looking to add a Management Accountant to their finance function.Working closely with the Finance Director to be a key part in the day to day finance operations, cost control and supporting the production team. This job is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied position, being part of a close-knit finance function and taking ownership of their workload.
Management Accountant
Permanent
Full Time Hours in the Office
£35 - £50,000 depending on experience
Halifax based - Free Parking
Your new role
Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
Maintain accurate general ledger records
Lead on Month end
Produce budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
Maintain and analyse product costings
Monitor material, labour, and overhead variances
Track inventory valuation (raw materials, finished goods)
Support pricing and margin analysis
Prepare VAT returns and liaise with HMRC
Support statutory accounts and external audits
Maintain strong financial controls and documentation
Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital
Oversee credit control, supplier payments, and bank reconciliations
Review inventory levels and payment terms
Partner with production and operations to improve cost efficiency, relating to finance across departments
Assist in analysis and asset management
Drive process and reporting improvements
Oversee workload of 1 other member of staff
Support system or process upgrades
What you'll need to succeed This job would suit someone who thrives by using their own initiative to take ownership of their workload whilst still working well as part of a small finance team and the wider teams. Some of the key things that we are looking for:
Part or Fully Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Strong management accounting and cost accounting skills
Excellent analytical ability and attention to detail
Confident with Excel and accounting systems
Enjoys working in a small, friendly, practical finance team
Comfortable being 'hands on' and close to operations
Values a grounded, collaborative & friendly working culture
What you'll get in return
A broad, varied role with real ownership
Small, supportive finance team with direct access to the Finance Director
Stable, long‑standing local manufacturer
Early 2.30pm finish on a Friday!
Free Parking
Opportunity to influence processes and improve reporting
What you need to do now
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