Job Description

Play a key role in driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making within a well-established, fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment. This opportunity is ideal for a Management Accountant who enjoys combining strong technical accounting expertise with commercial insight to support business growth. Reporting to and working alongside the Head of Finance. 

Why join this team?

• Be part of a dynamic finance team that contributes directly to business performance
• Work across financial reporting, management accounting, planning, analysis, and business partnering activities
• Gain exposure to inventory costing, financial systems, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic projects
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple business functions
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and finance transformation projects
• Develop your skills within a business that values innovation, accountability, and operational excellence

What you will be doing:

• Cost & Inventory Accounting
• Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Tax & Compliance
• Fixed Asset Management
• Business Partnering & Decision Support
• Systems & Process Improvement

What we are looking for:

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CIMA, CA(SA), ACCA qualification or progress towards one an advantage
• 3 to 5 years of management accounting experience
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting knowledge
• Sound understanding of IFRS and management reporting principles

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Power Query, and XLOOKUP
• Financial analysis and management reporting expertise
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis experience
• Financial modelling and KPI reporting capability
• Cost accounting and profitability analysis knowledge
• Experience with ERP and reporting tools such as SYSPRO, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, or PowerBI
• Understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Effective stakeholder management and business partnering skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to collaborate across teams and influence decision-making

Benefits and unique aspects:

• Broad exposure across the full finance function
• Opportunity to influence business decisions through financial insights
• Involvement in strategic projects and process improvement initiatives
• Exposure to international reporting standards and group reporting requirements
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

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