Job Title: Management Accountant Location: Stretford, Manchester Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum benefits (inc. study support) Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent, Full-time, fully office based An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a growing and complex organisation with a multi-entity structure. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role will support the preparation of consolidated management accounts, financial analysis, and reporting across the group. This is a broad, hands-on role offering excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to add real value through insight, analysis, and process improvement. Key Responsibilities: Preparation of monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements Variance analysis with clear, insightful commentary on performance Support with board and senior management reporting Development of financial models to support strategic decision-making End-to-end payroll responsibilities Support annual budget setting and periodic re-forecasting Monitor actual performance against budget Partner with departmental heads to support cost control and financial decision-making Profitability and cost analysis to identify efficiencies and savings opportunities Support finance process automation and continuous improvement initiatives Assist with the review and enhancement of internal controls and procedures Ensure accurate and timely month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, bank, intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements Statutory filings with Companies House Monthly Payroll - submission of HMRC and pension-related filings About You: Studying towards a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent Proven experience within a management accounting role Experience within professional services, technology, property sector would be advantageous Strong Excel skills and confidence using financial systems Experience or exposure to Payroll functions would be advantageous Analytical, detail-focused, and comfortable working to deadlines Confident communicator able to engage non-finance stakeholders Proactive, inquisitive, and keen to improve processes Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team If you're an ambitious Management Accountant looking for a role with genuine scope, exposure, and progression, we'd love to hear from you.