Management Accountant | Rossendale | £40-45K
An established and fast moving, growing multi-entity business within the equipment/plant hire industry is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant to join its finance team.
This is a hands-on opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified accountant looking to take ownership of monthly reporting, support group finance activities, and gain exposure within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will have direct exposure to the senior leadership team. You will play a key part in delivering accurate monthly management accounts across 2-3 group entities, supporting both operational and strategic financial processes.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparing monthly management accounts
Posting journals, accruals and prepayments
Supporting group consolidations and year-end reporting
Monitoring revenue, utilisation, depreciation and cost recovery
Managing intercompany reconciliations and recharges
Supporting VAT returns, CIS reporting and statutory compliance
Performing month-end reconciliations across key ledgers
Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
Contributing to process improvement and system enhancements
About You
Part-qualified or qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
Experience within a group or multi-company finance environment
Strong understanding of UK accounting principles and VAT
Confident user of accounting systems (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar)
Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capability
Close attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
Experience in the industrial sector would be advantageous, as would familiarity with CIS and/or fixed-asset accounting