NC Associates
Management Accountant / Manchester City Centre / Excellent Salary DOE + Benefits / Hybrid Working / Private Equity Environment / Career Progression
Management Accountant Benefits
- Competitive Salary (Excellent DOE)
- Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 from home)
- Private Equity-Backed Growth Environment
- Clear Career Progression Opportunities
- Study Support (if required)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Modern City Centre Offices
- Collaborative & High-Performing Finance Team
NC Associates are partnering with a high-growth private equity-backed organisation based in Manchester City Centre to recruit a Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced and commercially focused finance team within a business undergoing significant investment and expansion.
Reporting directly to the Finance Manager / Financial Controller, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate management information, supporting strategic decision-making, and improving financial processes across the organisation.
This role is ideal for a driven Management Accountant looking to gain exposure within a private equity environment, where you will work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to business performance and growth initiatives.
Management Accountant Responsibilities
- Preparation of monthly management accounts with supporting commentary
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes across the business
- Producing variance analysis and performance reporting for senior stakeholders
- Assisting with month-end close activities including journals, accruals and prepayments
- Balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls
- Supporting cash flow forecasting and working capital reporting
- Providing commercial insight to operational teams
- Supporting year-end audit processes and statutory reporting requirements
- Assisting with process improvements and finance system enhancements
- Supporting ad-hoc analysis and reporting requirements for senior leadership and investors
Management Accountant Experience Required
To be successful in your application, you must have the following experience:
- Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) or equivalent experience
- Previous experience preparing management accounts
- Strong understanding of month-end processes
- Experience working within a fast-paced commercial environment
- Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Lookups advantageous)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach
Private equity, multi-entity, or high-growth environment experience would be highly advantageous but is not essential.
What’s on Offer?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a private equity-backed organisation at an exciting stage of growth where finance plays a key strategic role in supporting performance and investment decisions. The position offers strong stakeholder exposure, hybrid working flexibility, and genuine progression opportunities within a supportive and ambitious finance function.
If you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next challenge within a high-growth environment, please apply today or contact [email protected] for further information.
Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.
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