Job Description
Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Stretford, Manchester
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + benefits (inc. study support)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, fully office based
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a growing and complex organisation with a multi-entity structure. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role will support the preparation of consolidated management accounts, financial analysis, and reporting across the group.
This is a broad, hands-on role offering excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to add real value through insight, analysis, and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparation of monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements
* Variance analysis with clear, insightful commentary on performance
* Support with board and senior management reporting
* Development of financial models to support strategic decision-making
* End-to-end payroll responsibilities
* Support annual budget setting and periodic re-forecasting
* Monitor actual performance against budget
* Partner with departmental heads to support cost control and financial decision-making
* Profitability and cost analysis to identify efficiencies and savings opportunities
* Support finance process automation and continuous improvement initiatives
* Assist with the review and enhancement of internal controls and procedures
* Ensure accurate and timely month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, bank, intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations
* Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
* Statutory filings with Companies House
* Monthly Payroll - submission of HMRC and pension-related filings
About You:
* Studying towards a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent
* Proven experience within a management accounting role
* Experience within professional services, technology, property sector would be advantageous
* Strong Excel skills and confidence using financial systems
* Experience or exposure to Payroll functions would be advantageous
* Analytical, detail-focused, and comfortable working to deadlines
* Confident communicator able to engage non-finance stakeholders
* Proactive, inquisitive, and keen to improve processes
* Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
If you're an ambitious Management Accountant looking for a role with genuine scope, exposure, and progression, we'd love to hear from you.