KL Talent Solutions are recruiting for a Management Accountant to support our clients finance team following significant growth over the last 5 years with further growth planned in the future. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Management Accountant will be a key person in the finance team, responsible for producing accurate financial accounts, forecasts, budgets and analysis which will be used both internally and externally. You will be responsible for: - Developing financial analysis and reporting, including standardising or automating existing reporting - Monitoring and controlling key WIP / Raw Material stocks - Owning and generating financial accounts package for a number of sites / business units, including preparation of management reports, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory accounts and fixed asset register controls - Monitor and reporting on the financial performance of separate business units, including working with the factory management to improve cost / utilisation performance - Ensuring compliance with accounting standards - Systems and controls required to produce accurate financial information - Preparing ad-hoc reports as required by Finance and Business management The above is not an exhaustive list and you will be required to support the business as required. Candidate Requirements - Qualified Accountant or actively working towards qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent). - Self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative. - Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities whilst still working to a high level of detail. - Take ownership and see tasks through from start to finish. - Excellent Microsoft Excel skills. - Strong analytical skills. - Be adaptable, flexible and inquisitive. - Show desire to review and improve existing processes. - Strong personality to be able to challenge operations. - Minimum 2 years working experience in a manufacturing environment. Highly Desirable: - SAGE knowledge - Working in a metal and/or machining-based busines Please note this role will include travel to Teesside 3-5 days per month ( If working away travel time will be accommodated into hours i.e leaving at 3.00 from Sheffield to get to Teesside and the client does provide a pool car to go between sites but if preferred they can pay milage allowance). Requirements Proven experience as management accountant, accounting supervisor or similar role Solid knowledge of basic and advanced accounting and financial principles and practices Excellent knowledge of cost accounting and reporting Excellent knowledge or risk analysis, budgeting and forecasting Working knowledge of financial software and MS Office Analytical mind with aptitude in math Excellent communication and presentation skills A problem-solver with attention to detail Organizational and leadership skills BSc/BA in accounting, finance or similar field Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CGMA) will be preferred