Management Accountant in Birmingham

Job description

Role: Management Accountant

Location: Birmingham

Work Arrangement: On-site (5 days in the office)

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

About the Role:

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join a client of ours based out of their Birmingham office. You’ll provide financial leadership and operational support, ensuring robust management accounting, cost control, and compliance with company policies.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with the site’s operational teams to drive performance, improve efficiency, and deliver accurate financial insight to support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly site-level management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow analysis.
• Analyse variances against budgets and forecasts, providing clear commentary and recommendations to management.
• Lead cost-accounting processes — including job and product costing — to support pricing, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Support budgeting and forecasting, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and scenario modelling.
• Manage the site’s Capex process and fixed asset register, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Oversee inventory, WIP, and stock management in collaboration with operations and procurement teams.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including external audit preparation.
• Drive process and system improvements, enhancing reporting accuracy and control frameworks.
• Partner with non-finance teams to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP (or IFRS as applicable) and company financial policies.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Credit Control activities.
• Support ongoing development of Accounting System and Power BI reporting tools.

About You:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Proven experience within a manufacturing, factory, or operational finance environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, job costing, and management reporting.
• Advanced Excel and solid ERP systems experience (NetSuite advantageous).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive and adaptable, with strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Experience in inventory/WIP management, fixed asset accounting, and internal controls.
• Familiarity with month-end and year-end reporting, including audit preparation.

What They Offer:

• Base salary up to £50,000 per annum
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development

How To Apply:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a firm that values its people, clients, and community, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

28-11-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English