Management Accountant

Management Accountant Wednesbury, West Midlands Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a well-established manufacturing business operating within a multi-entity group environment. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you'll take ownership of a standalone manufacturing subsidiary whilst supporting the wider finance function with accurate reporting, strong financial controls and continuous process improvement. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership and working closely with operational teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities * Produce monthly management accounts for a standalone manufacturing business. * Take responsibility for the day-to-day finance operations, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control and payroll oversight. * Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records. * Monitor daily cash flow, bank reconciliations and multi-currency bank accounts. * Support treasury activities and manage invoice discounting reconciliations. * Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and supporting schedules for month-end reporting. * Provide financial analysis and reporting to support the Group Finance Director with the preparation of consolidated group accounts. * Maintain strong financial controls and ensure the integrity of financial data. * Work closely with colleagues across operations, sales and procurement to improve financial processes and drive efficiencies. * Support business improvement initiatives, including finance systems developments and ERP projects. * Assist with year-end audit requirements and statutory reporting. About You We're looking for someone who can confidently manage their own workload whilst building strong relationships across the business. You'll ideally have: * Experience producing management accounts within a manufacturing or product-based business. * Previous experience working within a multi-entity environment. * Strong knowledge of month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting. * Experience managing cash flow and bank reconciliations, ideally including multi-currency transactions. * Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems/ERP software. * A proactive approach with strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. * AAT qualified, part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience. Desirable * Manufacturing costing or stock accounting experience. * Experience supporting ERP implementations or finance process improvements. * Exposure to invoice discounting or treasury management. * Experience working within a growing SME or group structure. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Management Accountant looking to make a genuine impact within a collaborative finance team and growing manufacturing business