Job Description
Management Accountant
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + BonusLocation: Rochdale
Keywords: Financial planning, management accounts, SAP, forecasting, business partnering, continuous improvement, flexible working, manufacturing experience
A well-regarded organisation in Rochdale is looking for a Management Accountant to join its finance team. This is a well-rounded role which will give you the opportunity to lean, develop and progress up to Financial Controller in the coming years. An excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytic skills and a proactive mindset to play a key role in financial planning, performance monitoring, and business partnering across the business.
You'll be responsible for producing accurate management accounts, improving costing systems, managing budgets and forecasts, and translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. This role also involves supporting senior stakeholders and contributing to strategic decisions.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
* Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost control processes
* Refine and maintain product costing systems
* Conduct variance analysis and support strategic decision-making
* Partner with non-financial teams to provide insight and guidance
* Perform bank reconciliations and support payroll as required
* Contribute to finance-led projects and process improvement initiatives
You'll bring solid experience in management accounting, with a keen eye for detail, strong analytic skills, and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments-ideally in retail or logistics-and skilled in tools like SAP and Excel. You'll also be a great communicator, able to translate financial data into clear messages for non-financial audiences, while constantly seeking opportunities to improve processes and add value
What You'll Bring
* Previous experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a manufacturing or commercial environment
* Strong SAP and Excel skills
* CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified (or QBE with relevant experience)
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* A proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements
* Understanding of lean principles is a plus (Yellow Belt certification desirable but not essential)
Join a collaborative team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and flexible working helps maintain a healthy work-life balance. It's a great opportunity to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive environment.
Why Join?
* Varied role with a mix of management accounting, analysis, business partnering & analytic
* Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
* Supportive team culture with a focus on collaboration and inclusion
* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
* Exposure to a variety of projects with real impact
* Open and approachable leadership with a commitment to career progression
If you're interested in this role, feel free to get in touch with me at:
Matt BownResearcher - Qualified Finance Recruitment at Robert Walters
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates