Management Accountant

Michael Page are seeking a Management Accountant with a strong focus on process improvement, internal controls, and finance systems implementation. This is a hands-on, change-focused role based on the Wirral, where you'll play a key part in enhancing the finance function. Working closely with finance leadership and stakeholders, you'll take ownership of controls, workflows, and governance across Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Client Details

Our client are well-established, fast-growing manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and long-term investment. Operating in a regulated, operationally complex environment, the business is focused on building a best-in-class finance function to support continued growth.

Description

The duties of the Management Accountant include

Designing and embedding approval workflows, authorisation levels, and access controls within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Supporting the rollout and optimisation of Continia Document Capture, Expense Management and Creditsafe

Enhancing finance workflows, automation, validation rules, and posting restrictions

Documenting end-to-end finance processes, workflows, and SOPs

Overseeing expense management, corporate card, and Amazon Business reconciliations

Producing monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and variance analysis

Preparing and submitting VAT returns, ensuring MTD compliance and robust control account reconciliation

Designing and embedding a strong internal control and segregation of duties framework

Creating and maintaining a Delegation of Authority matrix

Implementing master-data governance and audit trails

Training finance and operational teams and supporting change management initiatives

Profile

This role would suit a commercially aware Management Accountant who enjoys bringing structure, clarity, and control into evolving environments.

You'll ideally have

ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be part-qualified)

Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Exposure to Continia and Creditsafe (or similar systems)

A solid understanding of internal controls, governance, and segregation of duties

Excellent communication skills and a process-improvement mindset

Job Offer

Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000 per annum.

Generous holiday allowance to support a healthy work-life balance.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Permanent role in a medium-sized organisation in the FMCG industry.

Collaborative and supportive company culture.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to thrive in a rewarding role on the Wirral. Apply now to join a respected team in the FMCG sector!