Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Manchester City Centre Hybrid

£53,569 DoE + Outstanding Benefits

Are you an ambitious Management Accountant looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Management Accountant to join a highly respected organisation that plays a key role in shaping investment across the North of England. This is a varied and rewarding position offering excellent exposure to senior stakeholders, business partnering, financial reporting and strategic decision-making.

The Role

As Management Accountant, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting budget holders and providing meaningful financial insight that helps drive informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports and variance analysis

Produce insightful reporting packs for senior leadership and budget holders

Partner with operational managers to provide financial advice and commercial support

Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities

Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement

Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts and year-end processes

Assist with internal and external audits

Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll, banking and balance sheet reconciliations

Support cashflow monitoring and treasury activities

Develop and improve financial systems, reporting processes and internal controls

Ensure compliance with financial regulations and best practice

Contribute to wider finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

We're looking for someone who is proactive, analytical and enjoys working closely with stakeholders across the business.

You'll ideally have

Qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA or equivalent experience

Previous experience within a Management Accountant position

Strong month-end management accounting experience

Excellent Excel and financial systems knowledge

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience producing budgets, forecasts and financial reports

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues

A continuous improvement mindset with experience enhancing financial processes

What's On Offer?

Salary of £46,674 - £53,569

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Excellent Pension Scheme

Flexible working environment

Flexi-time scheme with the opportunity to accrue up to 18 additional days' leave each year

Salary sacrifice benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive and collaborative finance team

Modern offices in Manchester City Centre

Opportunity to influence strategic financial decision-making

Excellent long-term career prospects