Management Accountant

Bury Permanent £45,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
Job Title: Management AccountantSalary: £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)Location: Office-based (Full-Time)Job Type: Permanent
  • Management Accountant - Bury
  • Well-established business offering progression and development opportunities

About Our Client

As a Management Accountant, you'll be responsible for producing accurate and meaningful management information and supporting the wider business with all finance aspects. From calculating and posting accruals and prepayments, to producing management accounts and inputting into budgets and forecasts, you'll play a key role in ensuring our financial operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Job Description

The key responsibilities of a Management Accountant will be:

  • Collaborate with the finance team to produce monthly management accounts, including clear and insightful financial commentary for business use
  • Work closely with budget holders and internal teams to enhance cost management, improve profitability, and build financial understanding across the business
  • Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, alongside delivering meaningful variance analysis
  • Support the maintenance of accurate financial records, including completion of balance sheet reconciliations
  • Contribute to the implementation of a new ERP system, including involvement in data migration, system testing, and validation of financial processes
  • Proactively identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and streamline workflows
  • Support ad hoc financial projects, including building financial models and delivering analysis to inform strategic decision-making
  • Assist with year-end audit preparation and act as a key contact for external auditors
  • Provide flexible support across the finance team as needed, including involvement in VAT returns and accounts payable processes

The Successful Applicant

A successful Management Accountant will be:

  • Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience
  • Proven experience in a similar Management Accountant role
  • Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems
  • Ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders
  • Self-motivated with a proactive and problem-solving mindset

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary between £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
  • Full time office based working
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Generous annual leave with birthday off
  • Private Healthcare Scheme
  • Pension Scheme
  • Life assurance x4
  • Opportunity to develop and progress your career in a collaborative environment
Contact
Dillon Roberts
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6936667
Phone number
+441618290422

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Management Accountant
Sector
Retail
Location
Bury
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Dillon Roberts
Consultant phone
+441618290422
Job reference
JN-022026-6936667