Management Accountant

A longstadning manfuacturing company in Greater Manchester is going through a period of change and is seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to provide immediate, hands-on support across operations and finance. Key Responsibilities * Own the month-end close and production of timely, accurate management accounts * Maintain financial control across manufacturing operations, ensuring accuracy and continuity during transition * Prepare and analyse costing, margins, variances, and KPIs (including labour, overheads, and materials) * Review and improve processes around inventory, WIP, BOMs, and stock valuation * Partner closely with operations, production, and supply chain teams to support decision-making * Pick up urgent BAU finance activities and support change initiatives * Support audit preparation and queries, including stock counts and valuation methodologies * Identify and implement practical process improvements within a fast-paced manufacturing environment About You * Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) * Strong background in management accounting within a manufacturing or production-led environment * Solid understanding of standard costing, absorption costing, and inventory controls * Comfortable working autonomously, embedding quickly, and adding value from day one * Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused, with a pragmatic mindset * Experience supporting audits, ideally with stock-heavy or multi-site operations * Exposure to ERP systems and manufacturing reporting a strong advantage Doesnt sound like you? Please feel free to refer this advert to them, or contact Edward Haworth at Vivid Resourcing