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