At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare monthly management accounts and support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Company: A leader in their field based in Stoke-on-Trent, focusing on financial excellence.
- Benefits: Salary of c.£60,000 with a clear progression to Financial Controller and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: On-site working Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm.
- Why this job: Opportunity to develop into a Financial Controller within a structured two-year pathway.
- Qualifications: Newly qualified ACCA/CIMA with experience in a Management Accountant role, preferably in manufacturing.
Based in Stoke-on-Trent, your new company is a leader in their field and is looking for a newly qualified Management Accountant who is looking to develop into a Financial Controller position over the next 2 years.
Your new role will include but not be limited to:
- Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Assist with group reporting, statutory accounts, and external audits
- Ensure tax and regulatory compliance
- Support payroll and pension submissions
- Maintain financial records
- Monitor foreign currency transactions and investment reporting
- Assist with oversight of international subsidiary
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and reporting
Progression Responsibilities (Over 2 Years):
- Take ownership of full financial control, including internal controls and risk management
- Lead and develop the finance team
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy
- Manage cash flow and treasury
- Provide commercial insight and decision support to the MD
- Lead group reporting and statutory compliance
Additional Development Areas:
- Company secretarial duties: statutory records, Companies House filings, board support, governance
- HR support: recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and workforce planning
- IT oversight: liaise with providers, support systems optimisation and data protection
- Operational support: collaborate across teams, improve efficiency, support cost and performance management
What you'll need to succeed:
- Newly qualified ACCA/ CIMA
- Experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role (manufacturing experience desirable)
- Strong understanding of management accounting principles and financial reporting
- Progress into a Financial Controller role within a structured timeframe
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems (IRIS Exchequer advantageous)
- Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
- Proactive attitude with the ability to take ownership and develop into a leadership role
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commercial awareness
What you'll get in return:
- Salary c.£60,000
- Progression role to Financial Controller
- On-site working Monday to Friday 8am-5pm
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Newly Qualified Management Accountant with development to FC employer: Hays
This company is a leader in its industry located in Stoke-on-Trent, offering a competitive salary of c.£60,000. The finance team is focused on continuous improvement and development, providing a clear pathway for career advancement.
