Management Accountant

Job Description:

Management Accountant
Corby | Full-Time | Finance

A well-established and growing recycling and manufacturing organisation is currently seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team based in Corby.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role will play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, stock analysis, and supporting the wider business with meaningful financial insights.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced, operational environment and wants to partner closely with the business to drive performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of Sales and Cost of Sales reconciliations, including detailed margin analysis across products

• Coordination and consolidation of monthly multi-site stock takes and goods in transit

• Preparation of stock reconciliations and analysis

• Monthly reporting of cost of materials

• Analysis of site overheads and daily production to calculate overhead cost per tonne of production

• Review and calculation of consumables, including chemicals, wire, and packaging

• Shipping analysis and accruals

• Supporting the production of accurate and timely management accounts

• Working with operational teams and support functions during the monthly reporting cycle

• Assisting with monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-term planning

• Preparation and analysis of key KPIs, including profitability, sales growth, and overhead performance

• Producing variance analysis and commentary for senior leadership

• Supporting the improvement and maintenance of cash flow forecasting

• Providing ad-hoc financial analysis as required

Candidate Requirements

• Part-qualified or fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA

• Strong understanding of stock accounting and stock controls

• Several years of relevant finance experience

• Experience partnering with operational or business managers

• Advanced Excel skills

• Experience using Sage 200 would be advantageous

The Ideal Candidate

• Able to work independently and manage competing deadlines

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Comfortable working with multiple sites and operational teams

The Business

Our client is a privately owned recycling and manufacturing organisation with an annual turnover of approximately £80m and multiple sites across the UK. The company works closely with local authorities and major retailers, collecting plastic waste which is sorted, recycled, and manufactured into a range of products supplied to leading UK supermarkets.