Job Description
Management Accountant - Warrington
£50-55,000 plus package
Management Accountant for large, well known brand near Warrington. Our client is a market leader with an excellent reputation.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a large but very profitable group at an exciting time of growth.
The role will offer the successful candidate the chance to work with senior stakeholders and shape reporting across multiple legal entities. With a focus on continuous improvement and professional growth, this position provides exposure to high-level business operations, strategic acquisitions, and the opportunity to mentor and develop a small but talented finance team.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce timely and accurate management accounts and monthly reporting for both local and group requirements in accordance with agreed formats and timetables.
* Develop comprehensive reporting packs and deliver detailed overhead reviews in partnership with key business stakeholders.
* Analyse complex financial data to identify issues, explain variances from budget or forecast, and support users in making informed decisions based on robust information.
* Ensure robust financial controls are maintained within all financial systems, identifying areas for system or control improvements as needed.
* Reconcile and review balance sheets at each month end, resolving any discrepancies promptly to maintain financial integrity.
* Build strong internal relationships by supporting cost centre managers and Finance Business Partners through effective communication and collaboration.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives by documenting financial processes and leading ad-hoc projects aimed at enhancing reporting efficiency.
* Mentor assistant accountants within your team, fostering talent development and knowledge sharing to create a pipeline of future leaders.
* Manage the month-end process across three legal entities with combined annualised revenue exceeding £1bn, ensuring streamlined procedures are followed.
* Provide technical support on intercompany transactions, treasury matters, VAT preparation, corporation tax analysis, and assist with audits as required.
Key Requirements
* ACA/ACCA/ACMA qualification with ideally one to two years’ post-qualification experience in a similar finance role within a large or complex organisation.
* Demonstrate experience managing or mentoring junior team members.
* Possess excellent people skills with proven ability to build dependable relationships across departments while supporting colleagues through change.
* Showcase advanced analytical thinking with meticulous attention to detail when handling complex financial data sets or reconciliations.
* Display commercial awareness alongside technical competence in producing management accounts for multiple legal entities under tight deadlines.
* Communicate clearly through written reports and presentations tailored for both finance professionals and non-finance stakeholders alike.
* Exhibit enthusiasm for continuous improvement by proactively identifying opportunities for process enhancements within existing systems or workflows.
* Maintain credibility through personal integrity aligned with organisational values such as respect, humility, solidarity, courage, and conviviality.
* Adapt quickly during periods of transition—such as acquisitions or new system implementations—by offering reliable support to peers throughout change management initiatives.