Management Accountant

Description

Management Accountant

Manchester | Hybrid working | Flexi Hours | Parking onsite

Salary depending on experience: £35,000 - £40,000

Study support if required

Long term opportunity to grow with the business

This is a brilliant opportunity for a confident, commercially minded Management Accountant who genuinely loves getting under the skin of the numbers and making a difference.

Our client is a fast‑moving, values‑led business with big ambitions, and they are investing in their finance team to support the next phase of growth. Our client requires a strong Assistant / Management Accountant with at least 3+ years' experience who can take ownership, bring clarity to performance, and be a trusted partner to the wider business.

If you enjoy being hands‑on, asking the right questions, and producing management accounts that actually drive decisions. This role will excite you!

The Role - What You'll Be Doing

Preparation of weekly performance reports with insightful analysis and commentary

Supporting and owning elements of the month‑end management accounts process

Posting prepayments and accruals

Balance sheet reconciliations with clear ownership and control

Management of Fixed Assets including depreciation postings

Regular review of business costs, challenging and improving cost control

Partnering with teams across the business to ensure all costs are captured accurately

Bringing ideas to improve reporting, visibility and decision making

Daily update and ownership of the cashflow forecast

Processing of payments and providing cover for the wider finance team when required

Preparation of quarterly VAT returns for review

Posting VAT adjustments and filing returns with HMRC once approved

Supporting with year‑end audit and statutory requirements

ONS reporting

Reviewing current processes and driving continuous improvement

Ability to cover bookkeeping tasks when needed

Being a proactive, positive force within the finance team

What We're Looking For

Part Qualified ACCA / CIMA

3+ years' experience in an Assistant Management Accountant role

Proven xjnqpsq experience supporting the production of management accounts

Strong understanding of accruals, prepayments and balance sheet control

Confident using Excel and finance systems

Naturally inquisitive; you ask questions, seek clarity and want to learn

Comfortable working at pace in a growing, evolving business

A team player who communicates well and takes ownership

Why Join?

A genuinely supportive Finance Manager who will invest in your development

A business that values transparency, collaboration and positivity

The chance to step into a role with real ownership and influence

A warm, friendly culture where people are encouraged to ask questions and grow

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