Management Accountant - Sales
Qualities Needed
The Opportunity - Management Accountant
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About the role:
As a Management Accountant, you will liaise closely with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve your objectives. As a key point of contact for the JCB’s finance function, you will need to be approachable, knowledgeable, and able to advise and respond to queries in a professional and courteous manner.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on continuous improvement and future development opportunities. You will play a vital role in delivering accurate and timely financial data and reporting in accordance with the Group Finance Calendar.
What does this role involve day to day:
As a Management Accountant, you will provide essential financial insight and support to ensure accurate reporting, effective cost management, and strong financial control across the business. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Assistant Financial Controller with month‑end reporting activities.
- Preparing and explaining key variances, providing clarity and insight to stakeholders.
- Leading on forecasting and budgeting, working closely with non‑Finance teams to build monthly overhead forecasts and the annual budget.
- Completing balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations, investigating variances and resolving issues promptly.
- Managing and maintaining the fixed asset register, including monitoring new capital expenditure and forecasting future requirements.
- Completing accruals and prepayments and posting all relevant journals accurately.
- Driving process improvements and standardisation, contributing to a stronger, more efficient Finance function.
This will be suited to you if...
- You are qualified or in the final stages of a recognised accounting qualification.
- You have previous experience working within a Finance function, ideally with exposure to management accounts.
- You’re confident using Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including Pivot Tables, SUMIFS and VLOOKUPS.
- You thrive in a busy environment with high volumes and tight deadlines.
- You’re able to work effectively in an established team, building strong relationships with both Finance and non‑Finance colleagues.
- You enjoy challenging the status quo, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving more efficient ways of working.
- You demonstrate strong attention to detail, personal accountability, and the ability to prioritise your workload effectively.
- You ensure that all work consistently adheres to Group Accounting Policies and is delivered to a high standard.
What happens next?
Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial teams interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at recruitment@jcb.com
What’s in it for you?
This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.
We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.
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