Company Accountant

Job DescriptionManagement Accountant - Sowerby Bridge, Halifax Your new companyHays is proud to be working with a national manufacturing company who are looking to add a Management Accountant to their finance function. Working closely with the Finance Director to be a key part in the day-to-day finance operations, cost control and supporting the production team. This job is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied position, being part of a close-knit finance function and taking ownership of their workload.Company AccountantPermanentFull Time Hours in the Office35 - 50,000 depending on experienceHalifax based - Free ParkingYour new rolePrepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)Maintain accurate general ledger recordsLead on Month endProduce budgets, forecasts, and variance analysisMaintain and analyse product costingsMonitor material, labour, and overhead variancesTrack inventory valuation (raw materials, finished goods)Support pricing and margin analysisPrepare VAT returns and liaise with HMRCSupport statutory accounts and external auditsMaintain strong financial controls and documentationManage cash flow forecasting and working capitalOversee credit control, supplier payments, and bank reconciliationsReview inventory levels and payment termsPartner with production and operations to improve cost efficiency, relating to finance across departmentsAssist in analysis and asset managementDrive process and reporting improvementsOversee workload of 1 other member of staffSupport system or process upgradesWhat you''ll need to succeedThis job would suit someone who thrives by using their own initiative to take ownership of their workload whilst still working well as part of a small finance team and the wider teams. Some of the key things that we are looking for:Part or Fully Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)Experience in a manufacturing or production environmentStrong management accounting and cost accounting skillsExcellent analytical ability and attention to detailConfident with Excel and accounting systemsEnjoys working in a small, friendly, practical finance teamComfortable being ''hands on'' and close to operationsValues a grounded, collaborative & friendly working cultureWhat you''ll get in returnA broad, varied role with real ownershipSmall, supportive finance team with direct access to the Finance DirectorStable, longstanding local manufacturerEarly 2.30pm finish on a Friday!Free ParkingOpportunity to influence processes and improve reportingWhat you need to do nowIf you''re interested in this role, click ''apply now'' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to [email protected] this job isn''t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4769699

Created: 2026-04-09