Assistant Management Accountant
27 days ago
Stoke-on-Trent
Assistant Management Accountant - Manufacturing \n\nFull Time - On site (Travel to Telford 1 day a week) \n\n Competitive Salary & Package + Professional Development Pathway \n\nAre you looking to build a rewarding career in finance within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment? We are seeking a motivated and analytical Finance Assistant / Assistant Management Accountant to join our team, supporting operational and financial performance across multiple sites. This role is ideal for someone eager to grow, influence change, and take on increasing responsibility over time.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nAs Finance Assistant/ Assistant Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting forecasting, analysing performance, and maintaining strong financial controls across 2 manufacturing facilities in Stoke & Telford. You will collaborate closely with teams across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain, giving you broad exposure and influence.\n\nThis is a development role, with genuine progression opportunities based on performance and evolving business needs - perfect for someone looking to advance their finance career in a manufacturing setting.\n\n Key Responsibilities\n\nMaintain and develop financial models for forecasting, costing, and scenario planning\nSupport Finance with month‑end reporting and analyse variances with clear, actionable insights\nWork cross-functionally to improve data accuracy and operational performance\nAnalyse manufacturing efficiencies, material usage, and labour utilisation\nMonitor inventory valuation, WIP, stock movement and support financial controls\nProvide additional cover for sales/purchase ledger and cashbook duties when required \n\nRequirements \n\nPart-qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent experience\nStrong Excel and analytical skills\nManufacturing sector experience is essential\nA proactive, curious, and detail‑driven approach\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment\nA self-starter with a positive attitude and strong organisational skills\nConfident communicator, able to influence and guide internal stakeholders \n\nWhy Join Us?\n\nHere, you're not just taking a job you are joining a supportive business who will invest in your growth, professional development and well‑being.\n\nBenefits include:\n\nGroup pension plan (4% Er)\nGroup life assurance (x2)\n23 days' annual leave + bank holidays\nIncreasing to 28 days with length of service\nEarly finish every Friday\nOn-site car parking\nEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)\nSupportive environment with real career progression based on SMART objectives\nDiscretionary bonus schemeThese benefits reflect our commitment to work-life balance, employee development, and long-term stability.\n\nIf you're a motivated finance professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment and loves turning data into meaningful business insights, we'd love to hear from you.\n\nAt Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.\n\nWe recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.\n\nOur commitment:\n\nEqual opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. \n\nPlease note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes