Management Accountant | ACCA/CIMA Finalist | £46K Management Accountant Location: Liverpool (with occasional travel across regional offices) Salary: Up to £46,289 per annum Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time 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 to lauren.taylor1@hays.com 4742226