Management Accountant
KennedyPearce Consulting · Aylesford, England ·
Job Description A growing and established manufacturing business based in Kent is looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their commercial finance skills within a fast-paced operational environment.
Working closely with senior stakeholders across finance and the wider business, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting decision-making, and providing valuable insight into business performance.
Key Responsibilities
Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis. Provide financial insight and commentary to support business performance discussions. Partner with operational teams to improve financial understanding and decision-making.
Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes. Analyse costs, margins and operational performance to identify trends and opportunities. Assist with month-end close activities and continuous improvement initiatives. Develop reporting and processes to enhance visibility of financial performance.
About You
Part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or Qualified. Minimum 2 years' experience within management accounting, commercial finance or finance business partnering. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insight.
Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, FMCG or product-based environment would be advantageous. Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with non-finance stakeholders. Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems would be beneficial.
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to join a successful manufacturing organisation where you will gain broad exposure across management accounting, commercial finance and business partnering. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their career within a supportive and growing finance function.
Location: Kent Salary: Competitive + benefits (dependent on experience) Qualification: Part-qualified / Qualified