This is a well-established, family-owned manufacturing business with its UK headquarters and main production site based in Burnley. Part of a global group with over 50 years of history, they combine the scale and stability of an international company with the feel of a local employer that genuinely invests in its people. Known for their strong values, supportive culture and long-term career opportunities, they have built a finance team where progression and development are encouraged, and many employees have enjoyed lengthy, rewarding careers within the business.

THE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or QBE with strong management accounts experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Confident in working with costings and stock reporting, manual processes and improving them
• Previous SAP experience is essential.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage deadlines in a busy environment.
  You must have a short notice period or immediately available to be considered. Benefits are enhanced, and salary is negotiable depending on experience, up to £55,000. For more information on the benefits please contact Lucinda O’Neill to discuss.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
  Contract length: 6 months
  Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In perso

REASON FOR THE ROLE

This Management Accountant job is fixed term for 6 months, with the possibility for an extension and / or the option to be considered for the permanent position whilst in post.
The current Management Accountant leaves at the end of October, so you’ll have the benefit of a handover and the chance to support both day-to-day reporting and ongoing project work. There’s scope for the contract to be extended, and the role will also be considered on a permanent basis if that’s of interest. The finance team is on an exciting journey to be more involved with the wider business, adding value and insight beyond traditional reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Production of monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
• Preparation and analysis of KPIs to support performance monitoring.
• Departmental reporting, including commentary and variance analysis.
• Manual product costing and margin analysis, with a view to improving processes over time.
• Stock reporting: monitoring stock movements, adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Business partnering with operational and commercial managers to provide insight and financial support.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement projects.