Management AccountantRotherham | Permanent | Hybrid | Competitive Salary + Benefits

A growing engineering organisation based in Rotherham is strengthening its finance team as the business expands across the UK and international markets. With a focus on innovation, quality and long-term development, the company offers a supportive culture, modern working environment, and close collaboration with the senior leadership team Your New Role

As the Management Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and insightful financial information to support decision-making across the business. This is a hands-on and varied role with both month-end responsibility and involvement in ongoing operational improvements.Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing monthly management accounts, variance analysis and commentary
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining financial controls
• Supporting forecasting and annual budgeting cycles
• Providing cost analysis and supporting commercial decision-making
• Preparing KPI reporting for the Finance Director and operational leaders
• Monitoring performance of engineering projects and overheads
• Assisting with year-end processes and working with external auditors
• Contributing to systems and process improvements across finance
• You will work closely with the Finance Director, gaining exposure, mentorship and opportunities to develop your technical and commercial capability.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Recently qualified (ACCA or CIMA), or fully qualified with post-qualification experience and a desire to grow into a broader management accounting role.
• Strong analytical mindset, able to turn financial data into clear, meaningful insights for the wider business.
• Experience producing management accounts or supporting monthly reporting
• High level of confidence using Excel and modern finance systems, with the ability to manipulate data accurately and efficiently.
• Capable of working autonomously, taking ownership of tasks while maintaining strong working relationships across finance and operational teams.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable working to deadlines, especially during month-end and budget cycles.

What You'll Get in Return

• A competitive salary aligned with your level of qualification and experience
• Hybrid working pattern, typically 3 days in the office and 2 days from home
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Finance Director, gaining mentorship and exposure to senior decision-making
• A permanent, stable role within an established engineering business experiencing strong growth

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