Description

Management Accountant - Manufacturing & Sales Division

Rocester, Staffordshire

Competitive Salary + Benefits

About the Company

W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading global organisations to established regional businesses, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive performance.

We are partnering with a world-class, family-owned manufacturing business with a strong global presence and a reputation for innovation and excellence. The organisation is built on strong values, long-term thinking, and a commitment to investing in its people.

As part of their continued growth, they are now seeking a Management Accountant to join their Finance team within the Sales Business Unit.

The Role

As a Management Accountant, you will play a key role within the Sales Business Unit Finance function, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely financial reporting, analysis, and planning.

You will work closely with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, acting as a key point of contact for financial queries and providing clear, professional support. This is a fast-paced role with a strong focus on continuous improvement, accuracy, and business partnering.

The position offers excellent exposure within a large, structured finance environment, with clear opportunities for development and progression.

Key Responsibilities

- Support month end reporting activities alongside the Assistant Financial Controller

- Prepare, analyse, and explain key financial variances

- Assist with forecasting and budgeting in collaboration with non-finance teams

- Produce monthly overhead forecasts and annual budgets

- Reconcile balance sheet and inter-company accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies

- Maintain the fixed asset register, including tracking and forecasting capital expenditure

- Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, and other journals

- Identify and implement process improvements and standardisation opportunities

- Ensure compliance with Group Accounting Policies and deadlines

About You

- Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent), ideally near completion

- Previous experience working within a finance function is essential

- Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, VLOOKUPs, etc.)

- High level of numeracy and attention to detail

- Ability to manage workload effectively in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment

- Strong communication skills with the ability to work across finance and non-finance teams

- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and problem solving

- Organised, accountable, and able to prioritise effectively

What''s on Offer

- Competitive salary and benefits package

- Company pension scheme

- Private medical insurance and dental care schemes

- Access to onsite healthy living centre

- 33 days annual leave

- Strong career development and progression opportunities within a global organisation

- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing finance environment

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your CV via this website or contact W Talent Finance directly for a confidential discussion.