Job Description
Management Accountant
Location: Northwich - reasonable commuting distance required. Three weekly office days are non-negotiable, with flexibility to attend on-site during busy periods such as month-end.
About the Job
We’re looking for a proactive Management Accountant to join our Comms-care finance team and play a key part in delivering accurate, timely financial reporting. Reporting to the Financial Lead, you’ll lead the month-end close process, uphold strong financial controls, and ensure the integrity of the general ledger. This is a core role within our financial control environment, covering statutory compliance, balance sheet accuracy and continuous process improvement. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across finance and operations to deliver high-quality financial information and support an efficient, well-governed finance function.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet analysis for accounts within your remit.
* Prepare and post month-end journals including accruals, prepayments, COGS, payroll, intercompany and FX.
* Maintain and govern the month-end close timetable, alongside the FC.
* Produce variance commentary on actuals vs prior period/prior year.
* Complete balance sheet reconciliations across all key accounts.
* Ensure compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS and internal control frameworks.
* Support process documentation and control improvement initiatives.
* Prepare VAT returns and ensure HMRC compliance.
* Maintain the fixed asset register, including depreciation and capitalisation processes.
* Support internal and external audit with schedules and supporting evidence.
* Perform daily/weekly cashbook updates, bank postings, and cash reconciliations.
* Liaise with Payroll for accuracy of journals, reconciliations, and statutory deductions (RTI, PAYE, NI).
Skills & Experience required:
* AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA part-qualified/qualified.
* Experience in month-end close and management accounting.
* Experience preparing VAT returns and supporting audit cycles.
* Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP).
* Comfortable working in a service-led and fast-paced environment.
* Detail-driven, methodical and organised.
* Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
* Clear communicator, able to work effectively across Finance and Operations.
* High integrity and professionalism when handling financial information.
* Continuous improvement mindset.
We Are Ingram Micro
Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Through Ingram Micro Xvantage, our AI-powered digital platform, we offer what we believe to be the industry’s first business-to- consumer-like experience. We also provide a broad range of technology services, including financing, specialized marketing, and lifecycle management, as well as technical pre- and post- sales professional support
What we offer:
* AXA Health Insurance and Dental Plan Options - available for you and your family through a salary sacrifice scheme
* Rising holiday allowance at Year 2 and Year 5
* Birthday day off
* Employee Referral Bonus - help us grow our team and get rewarded for introducing great talent.
* Employee discounts and wellness perks
* Modern offices with breakout spaces, free tea and coffee, and a private wellness room
* Development opportunities with clear career progression and training
If this sounds like the opportunity for you then please apply by sending a copy of your most recent CV.