Management Accountant

VACANCY: Management Accountant

LOCATION: S41, Chesterfield, Derbyshire United Kingdom

Contract: Permanent

ABOUT US:

[Employer hidden] is part of the AVK Group, who are market leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of valves, pipe fittings, hydrants and flow control equipment to the Water, Wastewater, Oil and Gas industries throughout the world. [Employer hidden] is our centre of excellence for the design, development, manufacture and supply of polyethylene and electrofusion fittings and equipment.

‘The [Employer hidden] Strategy is to become the customers’ preferred partner as the leading innovator, manufacturer and supplier of products and services for gas and water polyethylene pipeline systems worldwide’.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We’re looking for a confident, analytical finance professional who can turn data into actionable insight, challenge assumptions, and partner with teams across the business to drive performance.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys problem-solving, and wants exposure to global operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As our Management Accountant, you’ll play a key role in supporting decision making across the business, with responsibilities including:

Costing & Operational Finance

• Managing cost accounting including supplier pricing, labour rates, standard costing and BOM maintenance.
• Reporting and analysing variances across materials, labour, overheads and PPV.
• Supporting value-engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Producing monthly management accounts.
• Managing commercial reporting: sales analysis, pricing, margin insights and trends.
• Creating financial models to support investment cases, scenario planning and margin analysis.
• Leading forecasting and supporting annual budgeting.

Inventory & Assets

• Overseeing stock control, valuation, reporting and excess & obsolete management.
• Managing fixed assets: proposals, approvals and investment support.

Compliance & Audit

• Supporting statutory reporting and tax compliance.
• Assisting in the annual audit cycle.
• Ensuring strong financial controls across finance processes.

Business Partnering

• Working closely with production, supply chain, procurement and commercial teams—UK and overseas.
• Presenting insights clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Supporting intercompany reporting including transfer pricing and through-margin analysis.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Part-qualified or fully qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA).
• Experience within a manufacturing environment (global exposure ideal).
• Strong analytical skills with confidence in financial modelling.
• Experience with Power BI and/or Microsoft D365 F&O is an advantage.
• Clear, confident communicator who can simplify financial information.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to challenge, influence and drive performance.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A culture of shared values, goals, attitudes and business growth
• Clear career progression within the supply chain function
• Comprehensive training and mentoring
• A collaborative and forward-thinking team environment
• Real responsibility and impact from day one
• Employee Assistance Programme (Welfare and Wellbeing)
• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday (including statutory Public Holidays)
• Life Assurance plan (x3)
• Company pension plan
• Discounts and cashback across many high-street and online retailers (Supermarkets, Entertainment, Fashion, Days Out, Technology, Home and Travel)
• Companywide initiatives to share in our future success
• A blend of training to help your career development

WORKING HOURS:

37.5 hours per week

We know that our people make the difference in the AVK Group, and we are looking for skilled, passionate, and driven professionals to work with our inspirational leaders; to promote our culture, enable change and champion a lean environment.

APPLY NOW - Please send your up-to-date CV to [contact hidden]