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Management Accountant

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Slough, Berkshire

Expire in: 2 days

Job Description

Management Accountant - Slough - Hybrid Working
 
The Role
A globally successful organisation in the manufacturing sector are looking for a Management Accountant to join their established team based in Slough. You will take ownership of the monthly management accounts process while supporting manufacturing operations through detailed cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting and inventory management. You will play a key role in helping the business improve efficiency, control costs and maximise profitability.
Key Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and KPI reporting.
Produce detailed manufacturing performance reports, analysing key variances against budget and forecast.
Partner with operational stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight and recommendations.
Analyse production costs, labour utilisation and overhead absorption rates.
Monitor inventory valuation and ensure accurate accounting for raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
Support stock count programmes and ensure robust inventory controls are maintained.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements across the manufacturing function.
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and regular forecasts.
Monitor financial performance against targets and provide recommendations to improve results.
Support month-end and year-end close processes.
Assist with internal and external audits and ensure compliance with financial controls.
Prepare and submit UK, Irish and German VAT returns.
Contribute to improvements in reporting processes, systems and controls.About You
We are looking for an ambitious and commercially aware finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams and has a strong understanding of manufacturing finance.
You will ideally have:

ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification, or be actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification.
Previous management accounting experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
Strong knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing and variance analysis.
Experience managing inventory accounting and stock-related financial processes.
Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or similar.
Strong business partnering and stakeholder management capabilities.
Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.What's in it for You?

Opportunity to join a successful and growing manufacturing business.
A highly commercial role with genuine influence on operational and financial performance.
Exposure to senior leadership and key decision-makers.
Supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.
Long-term career progression within a growing organisation.

Hybrid working 3 days in the office and 2 days at home with flexible working hours 
If you are a commercially focused Management Accountant looking for a role where you can add real value and influence business performance, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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