Reports to: Finance Manager Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week working from home
Role Overview
A growing manufacturing business is seeking a proactive and detail‑focused Assistant Management Accountant to support the production of accurate and timely financial information. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, good manufacturing sector awareness, and a desire to progress within a busy, hands‑on finance team.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
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Support costing and margin analysis, including monitoring production variances, material usage, and overhead absorption.
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Maintain and reconcile stock, WIP, and inventory records, ensuring accuracy across multiple manufacturing sites or product lines.
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Prepare and analyse weekly KPI reports, including production output, labour efficiency, scrap, and yield.
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Assist with budgeting and forecasting, providing data and commentary to senior finance.
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Support bank reconciliations, control accounts, and general ledger maintenance.
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Work closely with operations, production, and procurement teams to understand financial impacts and improve processes.
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Contribute to continuous improvement projects, including system enhancements and automation within finance.
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Provide support during audits and year‑end processes.
About You
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Experience in a manufacturing or production‑led environment is highly desirable.
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Strong understanding of costings, stock, and WIP processes.
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Confident with Excel and accounting systems; experience with ERP systems is an advantage.
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Studying AAT / ACCA / CIMA or looking to progress.
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Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
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Able to communicate clearly with both finance and non‑finance colleagues.
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Proactive, organised, and comfortable working to deadlines.
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Comfortable working independently when remote and collaborating effectively when on‑site.
Benefits
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Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week from home
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Study support (if applicable)
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Career progression within a growing finance team
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Exposure to operational and commercial finance
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Stable, supportive working environment
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Management Accountant (Hybrid) in Stretford employer: RG Consultancy
RG Consultancy is an excellent employer that values the growth and development of its employees, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration and mentorship thrive. Located in the vibrant area of Horwich, Bolton, the company provides flexible working arrangements, competitive benefits including a generous holiday allowance and company bonuses, making it an attractive place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
