Management Accountant - SME Manufacturing

Tewkesbury

£45,000 - £55,000

Office-based

A well‑established manufacturing business in Tewkesbury is seeking a hands‑on Management Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in an SME environment, enjoys variety, and wants to play a meaningful role in driving operational and financial performance.

About the Role

You'll take ownership of the day‑to‑day financial management of the business, producing accurate and insightful reporting that supports decision‑making across operations, supply chain, and leadership. Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider team, you'll help strengthen processes, improve visibility, and contribute to ongoing business improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce full management accounts packs beyond trial balance, offering clear insight and commentary.
• Lead costing and cost‑modelling activities to support pricing, margin analysis, and operational decision‑making.
• Manage inventory reporting, stock controls, and variance analysis.
• Maintain and develop ERP‑driven reporting, with a preference for candidates experienced in Sage‑based platforms.
• Support continuous improvement across finance and operations, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance accuracy
• Collaborate with production and supply chain teams to ensure robust financial understanding across the business.

About You

• Proven experience within a manufacturing environment is important.
• Strong competency in costing, cost modelling, and inventory management.
• Ideally qualified or part-qualified/finalist.
• Confident preparing full management accounts with meaningful analysis.
• Comfortable working with ERP systems; Sage experience advantageous.
• Naturally curious, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Able to communicate clearly with both finance and non‑finance colleagues.

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