Management Accountant

Management AccountantLocation: Birmingham (Hybrid Working Available)Salary: £50,000Contract: Full-Time, PermanentAbout the RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Management Accountant to join a growing manufacturing business based in Birmingham.Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll take ownership of the month-end process, management accounts and financial reporting, whilst partnering with operational teams to provide meaningful financial insight and support business performance.This is a broad, hands-on role offering exposure to all areas of finance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in the detail whilst also contributing to strategic decision-making.Key ResponsibilitiesManagement Accounts & Month-EndPrepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.Complete month-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.Post and review accruals, prepayments, depreciation, payroll journals and other month-end adjustments.Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.Prepare monthly reporting packs with commentary and analysis.Maintain and manage the fixed asset register.Reporting & Business PartneringPartner with operational managers and departmental heads.Provide commercial insight and analysis to support decision-making.Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.Monitor KPIs and provide recommendations to improve performance.Support business growth initiatives and capital investment decisions.Cash, Treasury & ControlsPrepare cash flow forecasts and monitor working capital.Support banking and treasury activities.Complete intercompany reconciliations.Ensure robust financial controls are maintained.Review and improve finance processes where appropriate.Compliance & AuditPrepare and submit VAT returns.Support year-end statutory accounts and external audits.Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies and relevant legislation.Person SpecificationQualificationsACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.Manufacturing experience preferred but not essential.Strong technical accounting knowledge.Experience & SkillsExperience preparing full monthly management accounts.Strong month-end and balance sheet reconciliation experience.Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis experience.Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or product-led environment.Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups and financial modelling.If you're a qualified accountant looking for a broad Management Accountant role within a growing manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.