Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties is excited to partner with a respected manufacturing business in Milton Keynes. Our client is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant / Management Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis, focusing on management reporting, financial analysis, and day-to-day accounting activities.Role OverviewThe successful candidate will provide essential support to the Finance Director and broader business, ensuring accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and analysis. This is a varied role within a small, highly collaborative manufacturing business, offering exposure to the full production process from sales to operations.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the month-end process, including sales data transfer, stock invoice postings, stock valuation, product royalties, journals, and accruals/prepayments.Prepare and maintain management accounts, Gross Profit analysis, and other financial reporting schedules.Analyse variances to budget and prior year and provide actionable insights.Design and produce Business Intelligence (BI) reports to monitor commercial performance and operational KPIs.Reconcile intergroup purchases, production hours, and sales vs BI data.Maintain communication with stakeholders across finance, production, and sales, supporting business partnering activities.Take ownership of data accuracy and reporting processes, recommending improvements where possible.Assist the Finance Team with ad hoc analysis, reporting, and cover du