Management Accountant

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.