Job Description

This is a well-established, family-owned manufacturing business with its UK headquarters and main production site based in Burnley. Part of a global group with over 50 years of history, they combine the scale and stability of an international company with the feel of a local employer that genuinely invests in its people. Known for their strong values, supportive culture and long-term career opportunities, they have built a finance team where progression and development are encouraged, and many employees have enjoyed lengthy, rewarding careers within the business.

Reason for the Role

This Management Accountant job is fixed term for 6 months, with the possibility for an extension and / or the option to be considered for the permanent position whilst in post.

The current Management Accountant leaves at the end of October, so you'll have the benefit of a handover and the chance to support both day-to-day reporting and ongoing project work. There's scope for the contract to be extended, and the role will also be considered on a permanent basis if that's of interest. The finance team is on an exciting journey to be more involved with the wider business, adding value and insight beyond traditional reporting.

Management Accountant Job

This is a hands-on Management Accountant role that will give you the chance to really partner with the business and make an impact. You'll be responsible for producing accurate and timely management accounts, KPIs and analysis, and departmental reporting to support decision-making across the business.

A key focus will be on costing and stock reporting. At the moment, costings are prepared manually (there are no BOMs set up in SAP), so this role requires someone confident in building and maintaining robust processes. You'll also oversee stock movements and adjustments, ensuring these are correctly captured and reported.

You'll working closely with managers and teams across the business, acting as a true finance business partner and helping colleagues understand their numbers, costs, and KPIs.

Key Responsibilities

Production of monthly management accounts and reporting packs. Preparation and analysis of KPIs to support performance monitoring. Departmental reporting, including commentary and variance analysis. Manual product costing and margin analysis, with a view to improving processes over time. Stock reporting: monitoring stock movements, adjustments, and reconciliations. Business partnering with operational and commercial managers to provide insight and financial support. Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement projects.

The Requirements

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or QBE with strong management accounts experience in a manufacturing environment. Confident in working with costings and stock reporting, manual processes and improving them Previous SAP experience is essential. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues. Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage deadlines in a busy environment.
You must have a short notice period or immediately available to be considered. Benefits are enhanced, and salary is negotiable depending on experience, up to 55,000. For more information on the benefits please contact Lucinda O'Neill to discuss.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 45,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person