Management Accountant (PQ) | £40,000 - £45,000 Study Bonus | Chorley | Excellent mentorship and training | Exciting high-growth business Axon Moore are pleased to be working exclusively for a highly-valued, industry-leading client as they look to recruit a Part Qualified/Finalist Management Accountant to their dynamic team. This role will play a leading role in the implementation of a new accounting system and take ownership for the management accounts of two divisional businesses whilst being responsible for two direct reports below. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Prepare management accounts for two entities, including profit & loss, variance analysis and reconciliation work Play a leading role in the implementation of a new accounting system Manage transactional activity, i.e. AP, AR and cash management across division Oversee the accounts assistants, ensuring collection of debt in a timely manner Monitor KPIs, reporting and analysis Assist in producing reports for senior management and the board Submit quarterly VAT returns and processing VAT payments Bank reconciliations Intercompany accounting procedures Contribute to process improvements and continual improvement practice Assist with external audits Support year-end procedures Ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls and accounting standards Additional ad-hoc tasks requested by Financial Controller Required Skills and Experience: At least 2 years’ experience within a similar role Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA or AAT Qualified Able to develop and maintain good internal and external working relationships Able to efficiently manage a high-volume workload Good IT and MS Excel skills Proactive, self-motivated and organised Able to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively Benefits: Company bonus scheme (c.£1.5k) 22 days annual leave bank holidays Flexi-time scheme (10-4 core hours) Comprehensive study support package towards ACCA/CIMA Fantastic staff discounts Competitive occupational sick pay scheme Pension scheme Employee assistance programme Free onsite parking “Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Jack Moss at or see our website at