SF are partnering exclusively with a client of ours who have a new and exciting role as a Management Accountant on a full time, permanent basis based in Beeston. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to progress and continue their studies.
Salary up to £35,000 Study support Hours: 8am-4pm Full office based - Beeston 3 x Death in service 28 days leave including bank holidays Sick pay Company discount scheme
Job duties:
Management Accounts - Accurately produce weekly and monthly management accounts. - Provide detailed analysis of departmental and operational performance, highlighting key trends and variances.
Costing & Margin Analysis - Support accurate product costing, ensuring raw materials, labour, and overheads are correctly allocated. - Monitor and analyse production variances, waste, and yield performance, working closely with Production and Procurement teams. - Conduct margin and profitability analysis across product lines to support pricing and cost-control decisions.
Inventory & Stock Control - Reconcile stock balances between operations and finance, ensuring accurate valuation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. - Review stock adjustments and investigate variances to maintain strong control over material usage and waste. - Weekly PPV and usage reporting to highlight any issues.
Sales & Purchase Ledgers - To ensure the sales ledger and purchase ledger are accurate and up-to-date at all times. All entries on our accounting system must be a correct representation of the transaction (e.g. VAT analysis, Nominal coding etc.) - Raise weekly payment runs for review by Finance Director & Financial Controller - Support the management of debtor and creditor balances to ensure strong cash flow discipline.
Capital Expenditure & Fixed Assets - Monitor and manage the asset register. Process all capital expenditure ensuring alignment with approved budgets. - Maintain accurate depreciation schedules and support business cases for new capital investments.
Regulatory Compliance - Ensure all PAYE, NIC, and VAT obligations are met in line with statutory requirements. - Maintain audit-ready records in accordance with company and legal standards.
Forecasting & Budgeting - Prepare departmental cost reports and variance analysis to support management decisions. - Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, reforecasts, and longer-term financial plans.
Year-End & Audit - Prepare timely and accurate information for external auditors and assist in year-end statutory reporting.
Ad-hoc - Undertake any other projects or duties as required to support the Finance team and wider business.
The ideal candidate must have the following:
- Must have experience in assisting with preparing Management Accounts - Studying AAT or ACA/ACCA/CIMA - Must be able to work to strict deadlines - Excellent attention to detail - Good team player
