Manufacturing Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an **Overheads \& Operational Accountant** to join a well\-established manufacturing client based in Luton, Bedfordshire. This key role involves supporting the business with accurate overhead accounting, robust financial controls, and dependable operational finance support. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play an integral part in supporting various functions within the company, including: **Key Responsibilities:** **Overheads \& Cost Centre Accounting:** * Manage the monthly overhead cost centre accounting across the business. * Prepare and post overhead journals, including accruals, prepayments, and reallocations. * Ensure accurate coding, review, and control of overhead costs. **Month\-End Close \& Balance Sheet Control:** * Assist with the month\-end close, ensuring overhead areas are closed accurately and on time. * Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for overhead\-related accounts. * Maintain clear audit trails and reconciliations, ensuring they are ready for review and sign\-off. **Operational Finance \& Day\-to\-Day Support:** * Act as the first line of finance support for operational and functional teams. * Assist with the purchase\-to\-pay process and monitor overhead cost commitments. * Promote and enforce disciplined, system\-based finance processes and controls. **Compliance \& Administrative Finance Support:** * Provide support and cover for basic logistics and customs compliance administration. * Maintain supporting documentation and audit files as required. * Assist with routine finance compliance activities in line with company policies and controls. **Audit, Year\-End \& Continuous Improvement:** * Assist with audit and year\-end activities, including preparing schedules and addressing queries. * Ensure overhead and operational finance areas are audit\-ready throughout the year. * Identify opportunities for improving efficiency, consistency, and control within finance processes. **Requirements:** * Part\-qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA), AAT qualified, or qualified by experience. * Experience in overhead accounting, management accounting, or operational finance. * Strong attention to detail with a focus on controls. * Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, with exposure to logistics, customs, or operational compliance activity, is highly desirable. **Salary:** * £40,000 \- £45,000 basic salary, plus a full benefits package. * Hybrid working available (3 days office\-based after probation).