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
1. Preparation and review of Sales and Cost of Sales reconciliations, including detailed margin analysis across products
2. Coordination and consolidation of monthly multi-site stock takes and goods in transit
3. Preparation of stock reconciliations and analysis
4. Monthly reporting of cost of materials
5. Analysis of site overheads and daily production to calculate overhead cost per tonne of production
6. Review and calculation of consumables, including chemicals, wire, and packaging
7. Shipping analysis and accruals
8. Supporting the production of accurate and timely management accounts
9. Working with operational teams and support functions during the monthly reporting cycle
10. Assisting with monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-term planning
11. Preparation and analysis of key KPIs, including profitability, sales growth, and overhead performance
12. Producing variance analysis and commentary for senior leadership
13. Supporting the improvement and maintenance of cash flow forecasting
14. Providing ad-hoc financial analysis as required
Candidate Requirements
15. Part-qualified or fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA
16. Strong understanding of stock accounting and stock controls
17. Several years of relevant finance experience
18. Experience partnering with operational or business managers
19. Advanced Excel skills
20. Experience using Sage 200 would be advantageous
The Ideal Candidate
21. Able to work independently and manage competing deadlines
22. Strong attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy
23. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
24. 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.
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