Job Description
Are you a recently qualified or part-qualified accountant looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive on taking ownership of finance operations and delivering accurate, insightful financial information in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Are you ready to play a key role in supporting business decisions through robust management accounting?NMB-Minebea UK Ltd is a global leader in the design and manufacture of precision spherical bearings, rod ends, and landing gear components for the aerospace, defence, and industrial sectors.
As part of the MinebeaMitsumi Group, we supply major manufacturers including Airbus and Rolls-Royce. With continued growth at our Lincoln manufacturing site, we are now seeking an ambitious and proactive Management Accountant to strengthen the finance team and take ownership of day-to-day finance operations.Management Accountant As the Management Accountant, you will report to the Finance Manager and play a hands-on role supporting the Finance Director. You will manage core finance activities while gaining broad exposure across the business in a well-established manufacturing environment.Your responsibilities will include:Managing day-to-day finance operations and leading a small finance administration teamPreparing accurate monthly management accounts and completing balance sheet reconciliationsMonitoring and analysing costs, variances, and manufacturing performanceAssisting with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow managementSupporting payroll processing and acting as payroll backupManaging purchase ledger, sales ledger, and associated financial controlsProducing financial reports and analysis for senior managementSupporting year-end audit activities and statutory reportingDriving continuous improvement initiatives within the finance functionLiaising with internal departments to provide financial support and guidanceContributing to ad hoc finance and business projects as requiredAs the Management Accountant, you will bring:Qualified or part-qualified accountant status (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)Previous experience in a finance or accounting role with a strong grasp of management accounting principlesThe ability to independently manage day-to-day finance operationsExperience supporting or processing payroll activitiesExcellent Microsoft Excel and financial systems skillsStrong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skillsA proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlinesDesirable (but not essential):Previous experience in a manufacturing environmentKnowledge of costing and operational finance processesExperience supervising or mentoring finance staffFamiliarity with ERP systemsRecently qualified accountants are particularly encouraged to applyThis is an excellent opportunity for a driven accountant to develop their career within a growing, high-precision manufacturing business where your work will have a direct impact on performance and decision-making.Management Accountant Hours: Day Shift Monday to Thursday 8:15am to 4:45pm, Friday 8:15am to 1:15pm (no premium)Benefits include:25 days holiday + bank holidaysCompany pension with 5% employer contributionSubsidised health care, personal accident plan, and death in service schemeSubsidised canteen, on-site parking, uniformBike to Work scheme, employee suggestion scheme, long service awards, and employee referral schemeIf you are looking for a role that offers real ownership, variety, and the chance to grow within a successful international manufacturer, we would love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ