Management Accountant Location: BlackburnSalary: To 45k + benefits packageJob Type: Full-Time, Permanent Reed Accountancy and Finance are delighted to be partnering with a successful and growing manufacturing business to recruit a Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to join a well-established business during an exciting period of growth. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in supporting financial performance, driving process improvements and delivering accurate, insightful financial reporting. The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in a manufacturing environment and be comfortable working across both management accounting and operational finance activities. Key Responsibilities Preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and commentary Maintaining the fixed asset register and ensuring accuracy of financial records Managing accruals and prepayments Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns Reconciling balance sheet accounts and intercompany balances Supporting debtor ledger management and resolving financial discrepancies Monitoring stock movements, stock valuation and inventory reporting Reviewing manufacturing costs and margins, identifying trends and variances Collaborating with production, warehouse and procurement teams to provide financial insight Assisting with internal and external audits Supporting ..... full job details .....