Job Description

Management Accountant / Salary 35,000 - 45,000 + Benefits + Free Parking /Ellesmere Port / Permanent Role / Fast Paced Growing Business / Career Development Opportunity / Office Based Role
Management Accountant Benefits

• Salary 35000-45000
• Office Based Role
• Free Parking
• Career Development

NC Associates are working in partnership with a fast paced and rapidly expanding manufacturing organisation based in Ellesmere Port who are looking to recruit a Management Accountant to help assist the Finance Manager in supporting the smooth running of the Accounts function. Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting both operational and strategic decision-making by providing accurate financial analysis and effective cost control. The role involves analysing manufacturing costs, preparing monthly management accounts, and delivering insightful reporting to help drive performance, efficiency, and profitability.
Management Accountant Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts for manufacturing operations.
• Analyse production and overhead costs, identifying variances and working closely with operational teams to drive improvements.
• Maintain and develop standard costing systems; assist with annual updates to standard costs.
• Monitor and report on key manufacturing KPIs such as yield, scrap rates, and productivity.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to understand financial performance and support decision-making.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes, particularly in relation to production and cost centres.
• Prepare capital expenditure appraisals and post-investment reviews.
• Support stock valuation, reconciliation, and provisioning processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and company policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within finance and manufacturing.

Management Accountant Experience Required

• Part qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) or QBE with substantial experience
• 3-5 years' experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and cost accounting principles.
• Experience using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement practices is beneficial.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a growing organisation that can offers various areas of development amongst working within an excellent environment, they offer a market leading salary with the opportunity for flexible working too. Please apply for immediate consideration or call 07384462669
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants of identity, personal characteristics, or background.

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