Management Accountant
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £55,000.0 to £65,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £65,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 January 2026 |
| Location: | Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1RG |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4750206_1768998011 |
Summary
Abingdon, Oxfordshire | £55,000-£65,000 + Bonus + EMI Share Scheme + Hybrid Working
A rapidly scaling, cutting‑edge technology business in Abingdon is looking to appoint a Management Accountant to support its continued growth. This organisation operates at the forefront of high‑precision, high‑tech manufacturing and partners with global industry leaders. With a team of over 100 specialists and ambitious expansion plans, this is an exciting time to join.
Reporting directly to the CFO, this role plays a key part in operational cost control, financial planning, and delivering high‑quality management information to support strategic decision‑making across the business.
The Role
You'll take ownership of core management accounting and cost‑focused responsibilities, including:
- Developing and maintaining cost accounting processes suited to a complex manufacturing environment
- Calculating and monitoring standard costs across materials, labour, and overheads
- Delivering variance analysis and insight to support operational and commercial performance
- Assessing cost impacts of design, material, and process changes
- Managing inventory reporting, reconciliations, and COGS analysis
- Producing gross margin reporting by product, customer, and location
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting, cost modelling and breakeven analysis
- Preparing detailed management and cost reports for senior leadership
- Managing and developing a Finance Assistant
About You
We're looking for someone who brings:
- A degree in Finance, Economics or STEM
- CIMA/ACCA qualification (or finalist)
- 5-7 years' experience in management accounting or cost accounting, ideally within high‑tech, engineering, or manufacturing
- Strong ERP experience and advanced Excel capability
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Confidence communicating financial information to non‑finance colleagues
- A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to work across multiple teams
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing or cost‑control methodologies
What's on Offer
- £55,000-£65,000 salary (DOE)
- Annual bonus
- Hybrid working & flexible hours
- 25 days holiday
- Private healthcare & death in service
- 4% pension (salary sacrifice)
- Generous EMI share scheme
- The chance to join a genuinely innovative, fast‑growing technology business shaping the future of advanced manufacturing
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