Job Description
Your new companyA large international manufacturing business based in central Birmingham is recruiting for a Management Accountant on a permanent basis.
Reporting into the Financial Controller, this is an excellent development opportunity for a part‑qualified accountant looking to progress their career within a commercial finance environment.The role sits within the FP&A team, supporting accurate monthly reporting, analysis, and financial control while providing exposure to both commercial and industrial controlling. The successful individual will work closely with senior finance stakeholders and gain broad experience across management accounting, forecasting, and performance analysis, alongside full study support.Your new role
* Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs
* Assist with month‑end processes, including accruals, prepayments, and overhead reviews
* Produce variance analysis with commentary for budget and forecast comparisons
* Support group reporting and consolidation activities
* Assist with departmental cost centre reporting and performance tracking
* Contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles
* Support intercompany reconciliations and balance sheet control account reconciliations
* Assist with maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register
* Help ensure strong financial controls and accurate accounting records
* Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis to support commercial and operational decision‑making
* Liaise with internal stakeholders across finance, operations, and commercial teams
* Support audit requests and statutory reporting as required
* Actively work towards professional qualification (study support provided)
* Adhere to company values, ethical standards, and CSR commitments
What you'll need to succeed
* Part‑qualified ACCA / CIMA / ACA (or actively studying)
* Experience in an Assistant Management Accountant or similar role
* Solid understanding of management accounting principles
* Strong attention to detail with good analytical capability
* Confident Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic modelling)
* Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
* Prior exposure to FP&A, budgeting, or forecasting
* Experience within a commercial, industrial, or manufacturing environment
What you'll get in return
* Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)
* Study support for professional qualification
* Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home)
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Free on‑site parking
* Exposure to both commercial and industrial financial controlling within a supportive FP&A team
What you need to do now
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