Management Accountant

Your new company Hays are excited to be partnering with a long-established UK manufacturer and technology business that develops communication, safety, and workflow solutions used within complex operational environments. With decades of experience in product design, manufacturing, installation, and support, we help organisations improve safety, efficiency, and operational performance through innovative technology solutions. As part of a larger international group, they are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and creating a positive impact for our customers, employees, and the communities we serve. Your new role The aim of this role is to deliver accurate month-end reporting, maintain strong financial controls, and support Group reporting processes through ERP and consolidation systems. You will:

• Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments, provisions, and reclassifications.
• Complete month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage employee expense accounting, including corporate card transactions and expenses systems.
• Maintain inventory accounting, stock provisions, and product costing.
• Manage fixed assets, depreciation, and lease accounting.
• Prepare intercompany, management charge, and tax-related journals.
• Calculate bad debt, warranty, and other financial provisions.
• Support overhead analysis and variance reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of monthly reporting data in line with Group reporting deadlines. What you'll need to succeed
• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).
• Strong month-end and management accounting experience.
• Experience preparing journals, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and provisions.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Previous ERP experience; exposure to consolidation or Group reporting systems would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment would be beneficial. What you'll get in return
• Good pension
• Health insurance - mid range
• Discounts on high street brands
• Enhance maternity and paternity leave
• Hybrid working What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.