Management Accountant

Harper May is working with a manufacturing business that is seeking a Management Accountant to support its finance function. Operating within a production-led environment, the organisation is focused on strengthening financial reporting, improving cost visibility, and supporting operational performance.

The Role

The Management Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and supporting the month-end process. Working closely with both finance and operational teams, the role will focus on providing insight into cost performance, supporting budgeting processes, and ensuring strong financial controls across the business.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with exposure to both finance and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting financial reportsSupport the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timelinessPerform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain ledger integrityAnalyse costs and variances, providing insight into operational performanceSupport budgeting and forecasting processes across the businessMonitor inventory and production-related costsAssist with cash flow monitoring and working capital managementSupport audit preparation and year-end reporting processesMaintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with internal policiesWork with operational teams to improve financial understanding and reporting

Candidate Profile

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA part-qualified or qualifiedExperience within manufacturing, production, or a similar operational environmentStrong experience in management accounts and financial reportingGood understanding of cost accounting and inventory processesStrong analytical skills and attention to detailAdvanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial dataComfortable working in a fast-paced, operationally focused environmentStrong communication skills and ability to work with non-finance stakeholders