Management Accountant ?? Bury, Greater Manchester (On-site) ?? Up to £55,000 ?? Full-time, 9am5pm
About the Role We are working with a well-established financial services organisation based in Bury who are seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is a broad, hands-on role working closely with the Finance Director and supporting the wider finance function during a period of transition.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for management accounts production, financial reporting, and supporting the development of financial controls and systems. You will also play a key role in managing and developing a small team of Accounts Assistants.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant looking for a stable, structured role within a professional environment.
Key Responsibilities Maintain accurate accounting records including cash book, purchase ledger, fixed asset register, and Microsoft Dynamics postings
Prepare monthly management accounts and MI reporting
Complete bank reconciliations and support valuation data preparation
Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes alongside the Finance Director
Prepare annual statutory accounts in line with accounting standards
Support preparation of regulatory returns including PRA, FCA, and HMRC submissions
Maintain and improve financial systems, processes, and internal controls
Work closely with senior stakeholders, including support on investment performance monitoring (in collaboration with the trainee actuary)
Manage, develop, and support a small team of Accounts Assistants including training, objective setting, and performance management
Requirements Minimum 5 years experience as a Management Accountant (essential)
Ideally experience within financial services or a regulated environment
Strong knowledge of management accounts, financial reporting, and accounting principles
Experience using accounting systems, ideally including Microsoft Dynamics
Strong Excel and analytical skills
Experience supporting or managing a small finance team (or strong demonstrable mentoring capability)
Part-qualified, qualified (ACCA/CIMA), or qualified by experience considered
Strong organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines in a structured environment
Additional Information Salary: £45,000 £55,000 depending on experience
Hybrid not specified office-based role in Bury
Standard working hours: 9am 5pm
Interview process: Teams interview followed by an in-person meeting
Immediate requirement due to recent vacancy within the team
On-site parking available
What Were Looking For This is a solid, hands-on Management Accountant role requiring someone who is comfortable taking ownership of the management accounts process while also supporting and developing junior team members. The ideal candidate will have strong technical grounding, a proactive approach, and experience operating in a structured finance environment.
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