Management Accountant

Working within the framework defined by the AFE Group and UK accounting practices, the Management Accountant will support the Financial Controller in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting and maintaining strong financial controls. The role will take primary responsibility for manufacturing finance, variance analysis, and inventory integrity, ensuring a clear understanding of business performance and providing meaningful insight behind the numbers. A key focus of the role is to translate financial data into clear, commercially relevant insight, supporting operational and commercial stakeholders in understanding cost drivers, risks, and opportunities.

Financial Reporting & Month-End

• Support the Financial Controller in the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts in line with reporting deadlines
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of: Journals (accruals, prepayments, adjustments), Balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain integrity of financial data to support reliable reporting
• Prepare supporting analysis and commentary to enable the Financial Controller to review and finalise financial results

Manufacturing Finance & Variance Analysis

• Ownership of detailed manufacturing variance analysis
• Monthly reconciliation of production costs to cost of sales
• Maintain and support the standard costing system within the ERP environment
• Ensure accuracy of Labour rates & Overhead Allocations

Inventory, Stock & Provisions

• Ownership of detailed inventory accounting and reconciliation across Finished Goods, Work in Progress, Raw Materials
• Monthly inventory reconciliation and valuation
• Preparation and reporting of aged inventory analysis and provisions

Fixed Assets & Capitalisation

• Maintain the fixed asset register on a monthly basis
• Ensure capitalisation of expenditure is in line with AFE Group policies

Controls, Compliance & Support

• Support the Financial Controller in maintaining financial controls and compliance
• Assist and provide support for External Audit

Business Partnering & Communication

• Work closely with stakeholders across Operations, Sales, and Commercial teams
• Provide clear, structured financial insight
• Support budget holders with expense reporting and cost control

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. As Management Accountant you’ll play a crucial role in upholding these values while developing your career in a supportive and professional environment.