At a Glance
- Tasks: Produce monthly accounts, analyse costs, and support budgeting in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: A well-established UK manufacturer known for high-quality, specialised products.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £45,000, with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Hands-on role with strong focus on Sage 200 and cost management.
- Why this job: Join a proactive team and make a real impact on financial insights and operational efficiency.
- Qualifications: Part-qualified or fully qualified in ACCA/CIMA/ACA with manufacturing experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
A growing organisation within the manufacturing and production sector, based in Cannock, is seeking a proactive and commercially focused Management Accountant to strengthen its finance function. Our client is a well-established UK manufacturer located in the Cannock area, known for delivering high quality, technically specialised products to a diverse customer base.
The Management Accountant, reporting to the Finance Director, will play a key role in delivering accurate financial insight and supporting operational teams across the production environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Producing monthly management accounts, KPI reporting, and variance analysis
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
- Analysing production costs, stock movements, WIP, and margin performance
- Managing and reviewing standard costing, including updates, variance investigation, and cost build accuracy
- Supporting the development and application of activity-based costing (ABC) to improve cost visibility and decision making
- Business partnering with production, engineering, and supply chain teams
- Monitoring cost saving initiatives and identifying operational efficiencies
- Maintaining and improving financial controls across the production cycle
- Enhancing reporting tools and dashboards, with a focus on Sage 200 data integrity
- Supporting year end processes, external audits, and statutory requirements
The most desirable Management Accountant will:
- Be part-qualified or fully qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)
- Have proven experience within a manufacturing and production environment
- Possess strong working knowledge of Sage 200 and its reporting capabilities
- Have hands-on experience with standard costing and exposure to activity-based costing (ABC)
Up to £45,000 (dependent on experience). EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy.
Temporary Management Accountant employer: EA FIRST LTD
As a leading technology business based in Cambridgeshire, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With a strong focus on professional development and growth opportunities, our remote Finance Manager role offers the perfect balance of flexibility and collaboration, allowing you to contribute meaningfully while enjoying the benefits of a supportive team environment. Join us and be part of an established SME that values your expertise and encourages your career progression.
