Management Accountant in Carnforth - Butler Rose

Location: Carnforth
Contract: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months (Maternity Cover)
Working Pattern: Officed based with an early finish on a Friday (potential for 1 day hybrid)
Reporting To: Head of Finance

I am partnering exclusively with a highly respected SME to support their search for a Management Accountant on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a varied, hands-on role within a supportive finance function, ideal for someone who enjoys responsibility, autonomy, and partnering across the business.

The successful candidate will play a key part in preparing, developing, and analysing financial information to support effective decision-making, while maintaining strong controls and ensuring accuracy across reporting processes.

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow

• Complete month-end tasks including bank reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments

• Oversee and reconcile stock as part of month-end and year-end close

• Maintain and validate the standard costing system

• Provide insightful commentary on variances to budget and forecast

• Support Group month-end and year-end processes

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and support review cycles

• Maintain and improve internal financial controls and processes

• Assist with external audits and ensure compliance with relevant regulations

• Process quarterly VAT returns

• Partner with non-finance stakeholders to support commercial decision-making

• Liaise with external stakeholders such as auditors, banks, HMRC, and suppliers

• Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required by senior management

• Part-qualified accountant, AAT qualified or QBE considered

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations

• Proficient in accounting software and Excel

• Able to work to strict deadlines and manage competing priorities

• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail

• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills

• Confident working independently as well as part of a team

• Experience within a manufacturing environment is desirable

• Previous experience in a Management Accountant role within an SME

Please contact Business Manager Nathan Baillie for more information.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.