Management Accountant

About the company

Our client is a luxury manufacturer with a rich heritage, renowned for craftsmanship, quality, and innovation. Operating in the premium global market, they combine traditional skills with modern manufacturing and commercial excellence. This role plays a key part in supporting informed decision-making across the business through high-quality financial reporting and analysis.

Role Overview

The Management Accountant will be responsible for producing accurate and timely management information, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and partnering with operational and commercial teams to improve financial performance. This is a hands-on role suited to a commercially minded accountant who enjoys working closely with stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month End

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and variance analysis

• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close, including journals, accruals, and prepayments

• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts

• Support year-end processes and liaise with external auditors as required

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts

• Monitor performance against budget, providing clear commentary and insight

• Analyse costs, margins, and operational performance to support decision-making

Business Partnering

• Work closely with operational, manufacturing, and commercial teams to support financial understanding

• Provide financial insight to support pricing, product mix, and investment decisions

• Support managers with financial analysis and ad-hoc reporting

Controls & Process Improvement

• Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with internal policies

• Support continuous improvement of finance processes and reporting

• Assist with system enhancements and data integrity initiatives

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

• Proven experience in a Management Accountant or similar role

• Strong understanding of management accounting principles

• Experience preparing management accounts and variance analysis

• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems

• High attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines

Desirable

• Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, or premium consumer brands

• Exposure to stock, WIP, and standard costing environments

• Experience with ERP systems

• Strong communication skills and confidence working with non-finance stakeholders

Personal Attributes

• Commercially aware and analytical

• Proactive and solutions-focused

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

• Collaborative with a hands-on approach

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a prestigious heritage brand

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Enhanced pension