Management Accountant
Manchester | Hybrid working | Flexi Hours | Parking onsite
Salary depending on experience: £35,000 - £40,000
Study support if required
Long term opportunity to grow with the business
This is a brilliant opportunity for a confident, commercially minded Management Accountant who genuinely loves getting under the skin of the numbers and making a difference.
Our client is a fast‑moving, values‑led business with big ambitions, and they are investing in their finance team to support the next phase of growth. Our client requires a strong Assistant / Management Accountant with at least 3+ years' experience who can take ownership, bring clarity to performance, and be a trusted partner to the wider business.
If you enjoy being hands‑on, asking the right questions, and producing management accounts that actually drive decisions. This role will excite you!
The Role - What You'll Be Doing
Preparation of weekly performance reports with insightful analysis and commentary
Supporting and owning elements of the month‑end management accounts process
Posting prepayments and accruals
Balance sheet reconciliations with clear ownership and control
Management of Fixed Assets including depreciation postings
Regular review of business costs, challenging and improving cost control
Partnering with teams across the business to ensure all costs are captured accurately
Bringing ideas to improve reporting, visibility and decision making
Daily update and ownership of the cashflow forecast
Processing of payments and providing cover for the wider finance team when required
Preparation of quarterly VAT returns for review
Posting VAT adjustments and filing returns with HMRC once approved
Supporting with year‑end audit and statutory requirements
ONS reporting
Reviewing current processes and driving continuous improvement
Ability to cover bookkeeping tasks when needed
Being a proactive, positive force within the finance team
What We're Looking For
Part Qualified ACCA / CIMA
3+ years' experience in an Assistant Management Accountant role
Proven experience supporting the production of management accounts
Strong understanding of accruals, prepayments and balance sheet control
Confident using Excel and finance systems
Naturally inquisitive; you ask questions, seek clarity and want to learn
Comfortable working at pace in a growing, evolving business
A team player who communicates well and takes ownership
Why Join?
A genuinely supportive Finance Manager who will invest in your development
A business that values transparency, collaboration and positivity
The chance to step into a role with real ownership and influence
A warm, friendly culture where people are encouraged to ask questions and grow
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