Management Accountant

Your new company
A large international manufacturing business based in central Birmingham is recruiting for a Management Accountant on a permanent basis.

Reporting into the Financial Controller, this is an excellent development opportunity for a part‑qualified accountant looking to progress their career within a commercial finance environment.
The role sits within the FP&A team, supporting accurate monthly reporting, analysis, and financial control while providing exposure to both commercial and industrial controlling. The successful individual will work closely with senior finance stakeholders and gain broad experience across management accounting, forecasting, and performance analysis, alongside full study support.
Your new role

Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs
Assist with month‑end processes, including accruals, prepayments, and overhead reviews
Produce variance analysis with commentary for budget and forecast comparisons
Support group reporting and consolidation activities
Assist with departmental cost centre reporting and performance tracking
Contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles
Support intercompany reconciliations and balance sheet control account reconciliations
Assist with maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register
Help ensure strong financial controls and accurate accounting records
Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis to support commercial and operational decision‑making
Liaise with internal stakeholders across finance, operations, and commercial teams
Support audit requests and statutory reporting as required
Actively work towards professional qualification (study support provided)
Adhere to company values, ethical standards, and CSR commitmentsWhat you'll need to succeed

Part‑qualified ACCA / CIMA / ACA (or actively studying)
Experience in an Assistant Management Accountant or similar role
Solid understanding of management accounting principles
Strong attention to detail with good analytical capability
Confident Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic modelling)
Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
Prior exposure to FP&A, budgeting, or forecasting
Experience within a commercial, industrial, or manufacturing environmentWhat you'll get in return

Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)
Study support for professional qualification
Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home)
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Free on‑site parking
Exposure to both commercial and industrial financial controlling within a supportive FP&A teamWhat you need to do now

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