Job Description

Job Overview

The Management Accountant will play a key role in the finance team by preparing accurate and timely management accounts, analysing key financial data, as well as carrying out the day-to-day accounting functions. This role requires close collaboration with operational and commercial teams to provide insights that drive efficiency, profitability, and informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of draft monthly management accounts to present to management for review. Explanation of variances to budget and prior year in management accounts. Preparation of accruals, prepayments and intercompany journals. Manage the balance sheet reconciliation process ensuring complete and accurate. Production of monthly departmental expenditure reports for department heads. Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvement, and system enhancements. Weekly steel reporting and reconciliation. Weekly factory labour reporting and analysis. Collaborate with manufacturing and commercial teams to track and understand cost drivers. Ensure adherence to reporting requirements and deadlines on monthly/quarterly/annual basis. Ad hoc reports / project work and analysis as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) Experience of variance analysis & investigation High attention to detail and strong analytical skills Experience of month end processes (min 3 years) Experience in a manufacturing or construction-related industry (preferred) Strong Excel Skills (Vlookups & Pivot Tables etc.) Power BI preferred but not essential Excellent communication skills (ability to speak to people at all levels) People person & team player

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) Enhanced maternity & paternity pay Westfield Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme Fitbit Care programme & Life Assurance Long service awards & discounts via KeyStaff platform Opportunities for career progression in a fast-growing, innovative business A collaborative and innovative working environment Commitment to continuous professional development

Job Type: Full-time


Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person


Application deadline: 13/06/2025


Reference ID: Swad-MA


Part of Keystone Group, Keystone Lintels is a market leading manufacturer of steel lintels. Founded in 1989, it is now a multisite manufacturing operation with locations in Swadlincote (South Derbyshire) and Cookstown (N. Ireland) to service both UK and Irish construction markets. It's extensive and growing range of Hi-therm+ lintels, standard and special steel lintels, Brickslip lintels and windposts is award winning and celebrated throughout the industry.


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