Management Accountant

SF are partnering exclusively with a client of ours who have a new and exciting role as a Management Accountant on a full time, permanent basis based in Beeston. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to progress and continue their studies.

Salary up to £35,000
Study support
Hours: 8am-4pm
Full office based - Beeston
3 x Death in service
28 days leave including bank holidays
Sick pay
Company discount scheme

Job duties:

Management Accounts
- Accurately produce weekly and monthly management accounts.
- Provide detailed analysis of departmental and operational performance, highlighting key trends and variances.

Costing & Margin Analysis
- Support accurate product costing, ensuring raw materials, labour, and overheads are correctly allocated.
- Monitor and analyse production variances, waste, and yield performance, working closely with Production and Procurement teams.
- Conduct margin and profitability analysis across product lines to support pricing and cost-control decisions.

Inventory & Stock Control
- Reconcile stock balances between operations and finance, ensuring accurate valuation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
- Review stock adjustments and investigate variances to maintain strong control over material usage and waste.
- Weekly PPV and usage reporting to highlight any issues.

Sales & Purchase Ledgers
- To ensure the sales ledger and purchase ledger are accurate and up-to-date at all times. All entries on our accounting system must be a correct representation of the transaction (e.g. VAT analysis, Nominal coding etc.)
- Raise weekly payment runs for review by Finance Director & Financial Controller
- Support the management of debtor and creditor balances to ensure strong cash flow discipline.

Capital Expenditure & Fixed Assets
- Monitor and manage the asset register. Process all capital expenditure ensuring alignment with approved budgets.
- Maintain accurate depreciation schedules and support business cases for new capital investments.

Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure all PAYE, NIC, and VAT obligations are met in line with statutory requirements.
- Maintain audit-ready records in accordance with company and legal standards.

Forecasting & Budgeting
- Prepare departmental cost reports and variance analysis to support management decisions.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, reforecasts, and longer-term financial plans.

Year-End & Audit
- Prepare timely and accurate information for external auditors and assist in year-end statutory reporting.

Ad-hoc
- Undertake any other projects or duties as required to support the Finance team and wider business.


The ideal candidate must have the following:

- Must have experience in assisting with preparing Management Accounts
- Studying AAT or ACA/ACCA/CIMA
- Must be able to work to strict deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good team player