Company Overview
ELE Advanced Technologies Limited is a pioneering company in the field of advanced precision engineering, committed to innovation, quality, and excellence in delivering high-precision solutions across various industries.
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to play a key role within the finance team, supporting the Financial Controller in delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis and robust financial controls. The role is responsible for managing month-end accounting activities, producing management accounts, overseeing stock and WIP accounting, cash flow forecasting, and supporting the day-to-day finance operation.
Working within a fast-paced dynamic manufacturing environment, the successful candidate will provide commercial and operational insight to help drive profitability, cash generation and business performance.
Responsibilities
Management Accounts & Reporting
- Prepare monthly management accounts accurately and within agreed deadlines.
- Contribute towards detailed monthly management reporting packs for senior management and PE stakeholders.
- Prepare and post month-end journals including payroll, depreciation and provisions.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
- Analyse financial results against budget, forecast and prior year performance.
- Provide insightful commentary on financial performance and key business drivers.
Financial Analysis
- Perform detailed analysis of sales performance and gross margins.
- Support profitability analysis by customer and products.
- Identify trends, opportunities and risks affecting business performance.
- Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting to support strategic initiatives.
Stock, WIP & Provisions
- Maintain accurate stock and work-in-progress accounting.
- Monitor stock valuation and stock movements.
- Calculate and review stock provisions and reserves.
- Support stock counts and inventory control processes.
- Work closely with operations to ensure manufacturing costs are accurately recorded.
Capital Expenditure (Capex)
- Maintain fixed asset and capital expenditure registers.
- Review and monitor capital spending against approved budgets.
- Ensure assets are correctly capitalised and depreciated.
- Produce capex reporting and support investment appraisal activities.
Cash Management & Forecasting
- Prepare and maintain short and medium-term cash flow forecasts.
- Monitor working capital performance.
- Support banking activities and relationships.
Finance Operations Support
- Support the day-to-day running of the finance function.
- Provide guidance and support to the Assistant Management Accountant, Purchase Ledger and Credit Control.
- Support year-end audit requirements and statutory reporting.
Business Partnering
- Build strong relationships with operational and commercial teams.
- Provide financial insight to non-financial stakeholders.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within finance and reporting processes.
- and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Essential Skills & Attributes
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Resilient under pressure and able to handle confidential information.
- Advanced Excel / MS Office skills and confidence using finance systems.
- Ability to analyse large volumes of financial and operational data.
- Ability to work independently and meet demanding deadlines.
- Commercial awareness and business acumen.
- Knowledge of manufacturing costing and operational KPIs.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced PE-backed environment.
- Exposure to budgeting and forecasting processes.
Qualifications & Experience
- GCSE Maths and English (essential).
- Proven experience as a Management Accountant.
- Professional accounting qualification - fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
- Strong technical understanding of Management Accounting principles
- Previous experience in manufacturing environment advantageous.
- Experience supporting finance operations including purchase ledger and credit control.
- Experience within a Private Equity-backed organisation.
If you are ready to elevate your career in a dynamic engineering environment where your expertise makes a real impact, we invite you to join ELE Advanced Technologies Limited. Embark on this exciting journey with us—your future starts here!
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- What is your proficiency level in Microsoft Excel
- Do you have experience managing Budget and financial forecasting processes
- What is your proficiency in using ERP systems?
- What is your salary expectations
Experience:
- Finance: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- CIMA/ACCA/ACA (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
