At STEM Recruitment Solutions, we specialize in connecting top talent with leading opportunities in the STEM fields. We are excited to partner with a renowned manufacturing client to find a talented Management Accountant to join their dynamic team.

The Role: As a Management Accountant, you will report to the Finance Director and play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the monthly management accounts. You will be responsible for financial risk management, key financial reporting, and implementing continual improvements to the management accounting systems and finance function processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure prompt completion and accuracy of monthly management accounts
• Regularly forecast short-term profit & loss outlook
• Manage financial risk, including costing systems and currency planning
• Provide key financial reporting for external compliance and internal cost control, including VAT
• Recommend and implement improvements to management accounting systems and finance function processes
• Support the development of the management accounting system for the wider Grant Westfield group subsidiary
• Oversee payables and accounting roles within the finance function

Key Duties Include:

• Manage month-end financial system closure, coordinating financial ledgers and operational transactional processes
• Monthly reporting of relevant P&L & KPI performance measures to directors and senior management, including variance analysis
• Handle all journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy through reporting and review with the finance director
• Calculate rebate agreements and liaise with sales for relevant promotional and contribution accruals
• Set, monitor, and maintain relevant standard costs, including variance analysis
• Complete VAT returns, analysis, and reporting to HMRC
• Conduct statistical analysis and reporting for Intrastat and National Statistics
• Report department overheads and perform ad-hoc cost analysis
• Provide financial modelling and support for budgets and forecasting processes, liaising with stakeholders
• Continuously improve internal controls and procedures within the finance function, focusing on payables aspects of purchase ledger, payroll, and cash flow
• Review and authorize relevant payments on banking systems in line with company delegation of authority

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA, etc.)
• Advanced Excel skills for analysis purposes
• Strong communication skills and a highly organized approach to work
• Keen eye for detail and ability to recognize trends and key variances
• Strong systems knowledge with the ability to efficiently extract, analyze, format, and upload data
• Active interest in general business markets and current affairs
• Adaptable to support other team members within the finance function

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading manufacturing company where you can make a significant impact. You will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, working in a dynamic environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.

How to Apply: If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter to (url removed)  We look forward to hearing from you!

STEM Recruitment Solutions Ltd operates as both a Recruitment Agency and a Recruitment Business. We endeavour to reply to all applications when possible however on occasions this may not be possible due to volumes of responses. STEM Recruitment is a Scientific, Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment business supplying talented staff to permanent and temporary opportunities.