Management Accountant Location: Liverpool (with occasional travel across regional offices) Salary: Up to £46,289 per annum Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Hybrid working Are you a confident and commercially minded Management Accountant looking to take the next step in your career? We're working with a forward-thinking organisation in Liverpool that is seeking a talented finance professional to join their team and play a key role in driving financial performance and strategic insight. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is either a CIMA or ACCA finalist (or newly qualified) and has a strong background in management accounts alongside proven business partnering experience. You'll be working closely with operational teams, providing financial support, analysis, and helping to shape decision-making across the organisation. Key Responsibilities: -Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts for the group and its subsidiaries. -Lead monthly budget review meetings with operational teams, providing financial insight and challenge. -Support annual budget setting and in-year forecasting. -Assist with financial statement preparation and audit processes. -Ensure compliance with financial policies and contribute to risk management. -Identify opportunities for efficiencies and value-for-money improvements. -Support long-term financial planning and tax-related matters (VAT/corporation tax). What We're Looking For: -CIMA or ACCA finalist (or equivalent experience); newly qualified candidates also considered. -Strong experience in producing management accounts and financial reporting. -Proven ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders and influence decision-making. -Excellent Excel and financial systems skills. -A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a keen eye for continuous improvement. -Experience in financial compliance and risk management is desirable. Additional Information: Pre-employment checks will be required prior to start, including right to work, qualification verification, references, and health screening. Interested? Email your CV Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays