Your new companyHays is proud to be working with a national manufacturing company who are looking to add a Management Accountant to their finance function.Working closely with the Finance Director to be a key part in the day to day finance operations, cost control and supporting the production team. This job is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied position, being part of a close-knit finance function and taking ownership of their workload.Management AccountantPermanent Full Time Hours in the Office£35 - £50,000 depending on experienceHalifax based - Free ParkingYour new role Prepare monthly management accounts (PandL, balance sheet, cash flow)Maintain accurate general ledger recordsLead on Month endProduce budgets, forecasts, and variance analysisMaintain and analyse product costingsMonitor material, labour, and overhead variancesTrack inventory valuation (raw materials, finished goods)Support pricing and margin analysisPrepare VAT returns and liaise with HMRCSupport statutory accounts and external auditsMaintain strong financial controls and documentationManage cash flow forecasting and working capitalOversee credit control, supplier payments, and bank reconciliationsReview inventory levels and payment termsPartner with production and operations to improve cost efficiency, relating to finance across departmentsAssist in analysis and asset managementDrive process and reporting improvementsOversee workload of 1 other member of staffSupport system or process upgrades What you