Contact Michael Page
Michael Page
Management Accountant
Lancashire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- 45000.00 - 50000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Michael Page
- Closes
- 03 Mar 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full–time, Permanent
Salary: Up to 50,000 (depending on experience)
Client Details
We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Management Accountant to join a growing finance team in Bury. This is a key role within the finance function, supporting senior management with accurate financial reporting, analysis, and insight to drive business performance.
Description
The key responsibilities of a Management Accountant will include:
Prepare monthly management accounts in collaboration with the finance team, including clear and insightful financial commentary for the wider business.Work closely with budget holders and internal departments to strengthen cost control, improve profitability, and enhance financial understanding of business performance.Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts, including detailed variance analysis.Ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting records, including timely balance sheet reconciliations.Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and enhance financial controls.Contribute to ad hoc financial projects, producing financial models and analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.Assist with year–end audit preparation and act as a key point of contact for external auditors.Provide cover for other finance team members when required, including VAT returns and accounts payable activities.Profile
The successful Management Accountant will be:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)Demonstrable experience in a similar management accounting or finance role2–5 years' post–qualification experience in a relevant environmentConfident communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholdersStrong team player with experience contributing to finance–led projectsCommercially astute with a proactive, solutions–focused approachCompetent Excel user (minimum intermediate level)Job Offer
A salary up to 50,000 per annum, based on experienceFull time office based workingGenerous annual leave plus birthday offFree onsite car parkingPrivate healthcare schemePlus much more
Ad ID: 5417804519
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