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 Overview
The 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 Responsibilities
Support 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 during absences.
Proactively develop skills relevant to the role and business objectives.
Ideal Candidate Profile
2-3 years' experience in finance or accounting, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
AAT qualified (Level 4) or studying; part-qualified ACCA/CIMA desirable.
Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data analysis) and experience with Microsoft D365 or similar ERP systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams and stakeholders.
Proactive, driven, and eager to learn and develop professionally.
Flexible attitude and ability to work to strict reporting deadlines.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary up to £36,000 per annum, depending on experience.
5 days on-site in Milton Keynes
Study support to further accounting qualifications.
Hands-on training from an experienced Finance Director.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Life Assurance cover after 12 months and Workplace Pension after 3 months
