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Management Accountant

Michael Page Finance
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 4LU, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for a Management Accountant to join our finance team in a leading manufacturing and production business located in Bedford.
  • The role involves preparing monthly management accounts, conducting cost analysis, and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities.
  • Candidates should have a degree in finance or a related field and be studying toward ACCA or CIMA, with solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting.
  • The estimated salary for this position ranges from £37,000 to £44,000, depending on experience.
  • This role offers a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and generous holiday leave.

We are seeking a Management Accountant to join our finance team in a leading manufacturing & production business based in Bedford. This role will provide critical financial insights, support cost control, and drive profitability through financial analysis and reporting.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established large organisation in the manufacturing and production sector. They pride themselves on their commitment to quality and customer service, offering great solutions to a diverse range of clients.

Description

Management Accountant

  • Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
  • Conduct cost analysis to monitor production expenses and improve efficiency.
  • Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
  • Support the month-end and year-end close process.
  • Monitor manufacturing costs, standard costing, and cost variances.
  • Oversee inventory valuation, stock reconciliations, and work-in-progress (WIP) analysis.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
  • Work closely with operations, production, and procurement teams to ensure cost control and efficiency.
  • Provide financial insights to non-finance teams to drive business performance.

Profile

A successful Management Accountant should have:

  • A degree in finance or related field.
  • Studying toward ACCA or CIMA
  • Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting.
  • Proficiency in accounting software.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Good organisational and leadership skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Job Offer

  • An estimated salary range of £37,000 - £44,000, dependent on experience.
  • A supportive and friendly work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Generous holiday leave.

If you are a proactive individual with a can-do attitude, this Management Accountant role is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a large manufacturing and production organisation based in Bedford. We encourage interested applicants to apply

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.