ELE Advanced Technologies Ltd
Management Accountant
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Management Accountant
Management Accountant – Finance Team
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to play a pivotal role within the finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will support accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and robust financial controls. Responsibilities include managing month-end accounting activities, preparing management accounts, overseeing stock and WIP accounting, conducting cash flow forecasting, and supporting daily finance operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate will drive profitability, cash generation, and business performance by providing commercial and operational insights to senior management and investors.
Key Responsibilities
Management Accounts & Reporting
- Prepare monthly management accounts accurately and within deadlines.
- Contribute to detailed financial reports for senior management and private equity (PE) stakeholders.
- Post month-end journals (including payroll, depreciation, and provisions).
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances.
- Analyse financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior-year results.
- Provide insightful commentary on financial trends and key business drivers.
Financial Analysis
- Conduct in-depth sales performance and gross margin analysis.
- Support profitability analysis by customer and product.
- Identify financial trends, opportunities, and risks impacting business performance.
- Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives.
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Stock, WIP & Provisions
- Maintain accurate stock and work-in-progress (WIP) accounting.
- Monitor stock valuation and movements.
- Calculate and review stock provisions and reserves.
- Assist with stock counts and inventory control.
- Collaborate with operations to ensure correct recording of manufacturing costs.
Capital Expenditure (Capex)
- Manage fixed asset and capital expenditure registers.
- Track capital spending against approved budgets.
- Ensure correct asset capitalisation and depreciation.
- Produce capex reports and support investment appraisals.
Cash Management & Forecasting
- Prepare and maintain short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts.
- Monitor working capital performance.
- Assist with banking activities and stakeholder relationships.
Finance Operations Support
- Support the day-to-day running of the finance function.
- Guide the Assistant Management Accountant, Purchase Ledger, and Credit Control.
- Assist with year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements.
Business Partnering
- Build strong relationships with operational and commercial teams.
- Provide financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Drive continuous improvement in finance and reporting processes.
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Essential Skills & Attributes
✔ High attention to detail and accuracy. ✔ Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. ✔ Resilience under pressure and ability to handle confidential information. ✔ Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency, plus adaptability to finance systems. ✔ Ability to analyse large financial and operational datasets. ✔ Self-motivated, able to work independently, and meet tight deadlines. ✔ Commercial awareness and business acumen. ✔ Knowledge of manufacturing costing and operational KPIs. ✔ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced PE-backed environment. ✔ First-hand experience with budgeting and forecasting.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- GCSE Maths and English (essential).
- Proven experience as a Management Accountant.
Professional Certification
- Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA accountant (essential).
Technical Experience
- Strong grasp of management accounting principles.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment (advantageous).
- Background in purchase ledger, credit control, and finance operations.
- Prior exposure to a Private Equity-backed organisation (preferred).
If you are committed to accuracy, continuous improvement, and career growth, apply today and join our supportive finance team!
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