Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Knutsford
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum + exceptional benefits
Permanent, Full-time, Fully office based

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a well-established manufacturing business operating across multiple UK sites. This is a highly visible role within a collaborative finance team, offering the opportunity to play a key part in financial reporting, costing, and inventory management processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts in line with internal reporting deadlines.
• Provide detailed analysis and commentary on financial performance, including variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Reconcile intercompany balances across group entities.
• Partner with operational teams to monitor and forecast overhead costs.
• Support the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Reconcile stock ledgers to balance sheet and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain and develop the standard costing system, including materials, labour, and overheads.
• Produce monthly variance reports (including PPV, usage, and labour variances).
• Investigate and resolve stock and costing variances to ensure accuracy.
• Support stock takes, including auditing counts and processing adjustments.
• Prepare postings for e-commerce transactions and profit in stock calculations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations.

About You:

• Part qualified or fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA), qualified by experience (QBE) accountant with strong experience in a similar role.
• Proven background within a manufacturing or stock-focused environment.
• Strong management experience, with the ability to lead, influence, and support stakeholders across the business.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (experience with integrated systems desirable).
• Experience with cost accounting and inventory processes.
• Advanced Excel skills with a strong analytical mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proactive, inquisitive, and solutions-focused approach.
• Flexible and willing to travel to sites across the UK as required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Free parking.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing manufacturing environment.

If interested please reach out to me today!