Management Accountant
| Posting date: | 31 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £45,000.00 to £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2025 |
| Location: | Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire, bb2 1ba |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/664767_1748704025 |
Summary
A leading manufacturing business in Blackburn is seeking a commercially focused Management Accountant to join their finance team and play a critical role in driving performance, accuracy, and insight across operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Produce monthly management accounts with analysis and commentary
* Support budgeting and forecasting cycles
* Perform variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast)
* Partner with operational teams to interpret financial data and influence decision-making
* Cost accounting and inventory management reporting
* Maintain and develop product costing models
* Reconcile balance sheets and maintain financial controls
* Use SAP for reporting, data extraction, and system improvements
* Assist in year-end audit processes and compliance requirements
Requirements:
* Qualified or part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
* Experience as a Management Accountant in a manufacturing environment (desirable)
* Strong SAP experience (desirable)
* Excellent analytical, Excel, and communication skills
* Commercial mindset and ability to liaise across functions
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines
Benefits:
* Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
* Genuine progression opportunities within a growing business
* Exposure to senior stakeholders and operational influence
* Pension scheme and other benefits
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.