Management Accountant

This opportunity is within a well-established organisation in the industrial/manufacturing sector. The company operates as part of a medium-sized enterprise, offering a stable and professional work environment.

Client Details

We are currently seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant to join our well reputed Manufacturing client in West Kent. This role will play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting and actionable insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment, partnering with key stakeholders across production, engineering, and supply chain to drive performance and profitability.

Description

Management Accountant responsibilities include;

• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis against budget and prior periods
• Support month-end close activities including accruals, prepayments, and journals
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring data integrity (particularly stock and sales)
• Produce departmental reports and key performance indicators
• Analyse production costs (labour, materials, overheads) using ERP/BI tools
• Monitor standard vs actual costs and investigate variances
• Track cost per hour across production areas
• Manage WIP and inventory valuation processes
• Support standard costing reviews and improvements
• Assist in annual budgeting and rolling forecasts
• Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis
• Work closely with operational managers to track performance
• Partner with operational teams to improve financial performance
• Provide insight into product, customer, and service profitability
• Challenge cost drivers and identify efficiency opportunities
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards
• Support audits and statutory reporting requirements
• Assist with government returns
• Utilise ERP systems (e.g. SAP S/4HANA) to extract and analyse data
• Drive improvements and automation in reporting processes
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations
  
  

Profile

A Successful Management Accountant Should Have

• Must be fully Qualified (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
• Proven experience within a manufacturing or cost accounting environment is preferred
• Previous business partnering experience
• Strong understanding of standard costing and production analysis
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or Microsoft Dynamics preferred)
• Working knowledge of IFRS/IAS
• Advanced Excel skills with strong financial modelling capability
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• MUST DRIVE TO GET TO THE LOCATION
  
  

Job Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000 per annum.
• Opportunities to work within the industrial/manufacturing industry.
• Professional development and potential career growth.
• Flexible working - hybrid on a flexi basis
  
  

If you meet the criteria and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career as a Management Accountant.