Your new company

Your new company is a leader in their field based in Stoke-on-Trent and are looking for a fully qualified Management Accountant who is looking to develop into a Financial Controller position over the next 2 years.

Your new role

Your new role will include but not be limited to:

Management Accountant (Progression to Financial Controller – 2 Year Pathway)

• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Assist with group reporting, statutory accounts, and external audits
• Ensure tax and regulatory compliance
• Support payroll and pension submissions
• Maintain financial records
• Monitor foreign currency transactions and investment reporting
• Assist with oversight of international subsidiary
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and reporting

Progression Responsibilities (Over 2 Years):

• Take ownership of full financial control, including internal controls and risk management
• Lead and develop the finance team
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy
• Manage cash flow and treasury
• Provide commercial insight and decision support to the MD
• Lead group reporting and statutory compliance

Additional Development Areas:

• Company secretarial duties: statutory records, Companies House filings, board support, governance
• HR support: recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and workforce planning
• IT oversight: liaise with providers, support systems optimisation and data protection
• Operational support: collaborate across teams, improve efficiency, support cost and performance management

What you'll need to succeed

• ACCA/ CIMA Qualified

• Experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role (manufacturing experience desirable).

• Strong understanding of management accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Progress into a Financial Controller role within a structured timeframe.

• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (IRIS Exchequer advantageous).

• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.

• Proactive attitude with the ability to take ownership and develop into a leadership role.

• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commercial awareness.
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Salary c.£60,000

• Progression role to Financial Controller

• On-site working

• Monday to Friday 8am-5pm

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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