Management Accountant

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Management Accountant to join a well-established UK manufacturing business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who is confident working independently and taking ownership of the day-to-day accounts function. You will work closely with management, providing accurate financial information and supporting key business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheets
• Produce debtor, creditor and wider management information reports
• Manage and oversee sales and purchase ledger processes
• Take responsibility for credit control and debtor management
• Monitor outstanding balances and improve debtor days and cash collection
• Complete bank reconciliations and month-end accounting duties
• Prepare and process Sage payroll/wage runs
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Provide financial information and analysis to senior management
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and accounting issues
• Use Excel extensively for reporting, analysis and financial control
• Support the smooth running of the wider finance function

About You

We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant or all-round accounts professional with a strong practical understanding of finance and the confidence to take ownership of the accounts function.

You will ideally have:

• Strong experience preparing monthly management accounts
• Hands-on experience across sales ledger, purchase ledger and credit control
• Previous Sage experience, including Sage payroll/wages
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills
• Experience with reconciliations and month-end processes
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with senior management
• Previous manufacturing experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Relevant accounting qualifications are desirable but hands-on experience is the key requirement

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and supportive manufacturing business where you will have genuine ownership of the finance function and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Salary is competitive and will be dependent on experience.