Management Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join a growing and successful business based in Bury.

This is a key role within the finance team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of management accounts, provide valuable financial insight to senior management and play an important part in supporting the continued growth of the business.

The successful candidate will be commercially minded, technically strong and confident working in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities

Preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts

Producing detailed management information and financial reporting packs

Providing analysis and commentary on financial performance, variances and trends

Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning

Preparing monthly accruals, prepayments and journal entries

Balance sheet reconciliations and control account management

Monitoring costs, margins and business performance

Working closely with operational and senior management teams to provide financial insight

Supporting year-end accounts and the external audit process

Identifying opportunities to improve financial controls and processes

Assisting with ad-hoc financial analysis and commercial projects

Mentoring and supporting junior members of the finance team where required

The right candidate will have

Strong management accounting experience

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data

Experience preparing monthly management accounts

Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting and financial controls

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills with the ability to work with non-finance stakeholders

A commercially focused and proactive approach

Ideally, be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified, although strong relevant experience will also be considered

This role offers

£40,000 – £45,000 salary

Generous company benefits package

Annual bonus

Full-time, office-based position

Excellent opportunity for career progression

Growing and ambitious business

Supportive and professional working environment

Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and make a genuine commercial impact