Management Accountant with development to FC
Employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, st43an
Pay: £50,000.0 to £65,000.0 per year, £60,000
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Disability Confident: No
Closing Date: 25/06/2026
About this job
Your new company is a leader in their field based in Stoke-on-Trent and are looking for a fully qualified Management Accountant who is looking to develop into a Financial Controller position over the next 2 years.
Your new role will include but not be limited to:
* Management Accountant (Progression to Financial Controller - 2 Year Pathway)
* Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
* Assist with group reporting, statutory accounts, and external audits
* Ensure tax and regulatory compliance
* Support payroll and pension submissions
* Maintain financial records
* Monitor foreign currency transactions and investment reporting
* Assist with oversight of international subsidiary
* Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and reporting
Progression Responsibilities (Over 2 Years)
* Take ownership of full financial control, including internal controls and risk management
* Lead and develop the finance team
* Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy
* Manage cash flow and treasury
* Provide commercial insight and decision support to the MD
* Lead group reporting and statutory compliance
Additional Development Areas
* Company secretarial duties: statutory records, Companies House filings, board support, governance
* HR support: recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and workforce planning
* IT oversight: liaise with providers, support systems optimisation and data protection
* Operational support: collaborate across teams, improve efficiency, support cost and performance management
What you'll need to succeed
* ACCA/ CIMA Qualified
* Experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role (manufacturing experience desirable)
* Strong understanding of management accounting principles and financial reporting
* Proactive attitude with the ability to take ownership and develop into a leadership role
* High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commercial awareness
* Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
* Experience with ERP/accounting systems (IRIS Exchequer advantageous)
What you'll get in return
* Salary c. £60,000
* Progression role to Financial Controller
* On-site working Monday to Friday 8am-5pm
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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