Job Description
A global technology company are looking for a Management Accountant to join its established finance team at a key UK manufacturing site in Castle Combe. This is an excellent opportunity to play a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment supporting operational and strategic decision-making. Long term, this role will see you progress to Financial Controller over the next 3-
Working within a small, collaborative finance team, you will take ownership of core management accounting activities, support system transformation, and partner closely with stakeholders across operations, engineering, and commercial teams.
The Role
You will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial information, while driving improvements across reporting, controls, and processes. Key responsibilities include:
* Delivering a 3-day month-end close
* Leading financial analysis and control across:
o Sales order profitability
o Inventory (raw materials, WIP, finished goods)
o Stock control and standards
o Fixed assets
o Prepayments & accruals
o Cost centres
* Leading an ERP Finance transformation
* Ensuring compliance with group accounting policies (including US GAAP principles such as revenue recognition and inventory provisions)
* Supporting internal and external audits
* Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities
* Acting as a key finance contact across the business, providing cover and support where needed
* Partnering with operations to drive:
o Cost control and efficiency improvements
o Scrap reduction initiatives
o Production variance analysis and reporting improvements
* Challenging existing reporting processes and introducing value-adding insights
* Supporting statutory and regulatory reporting requirements
About You
* Qualified or part-qualified accountant ACCA/CIMA/ACA
* Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
* Strong Excel and analytical skills
* Experience working with ERP systems (SAP and/or JDE highly desirable)
* Understanding of accounting standards in practice (US GAAP knowledge advantageous)
* Confident communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally with non-finance stakeholders
* Proactive, hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to play a key role in a site-level finance team within a global organisation
* Involvement in a major ERP implementation project
* A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment
* Competitive salary, benefits, and development opportunities