Management Accountant

Management Accountant / £45,000 – £55,000 DOE + Benefits / Manchester City Centre / Hybrid Working / Study Support / Career Progression / Permanent Role

Management Accountant Benefits

• Competitive Salary of £45,000 – £55,000 DOE

• Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)

• Annual Bonus Scheme

• Study Support (If Required)

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

• Company Pension Scheme

• Private Healthcare

• Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies

• Modern City Centre Offices

• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities

NC Associates are working in partnership with a growing and forward-thinking business based in Manchester City Centre to recruit a Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified, finalist, or newly qualified accountant looking to join a collaborative finance team where they can play a key role in supporting the financial performance of the business.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for producing accurate monthly management accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and providing commercial insight to senior stakeholders. This role offers excellent exposure across the wider business and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Management Accountant Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts with supporting commentary

• Producing monthly profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flow reports

• Posting journals including accruals, prepayments and depreciation

• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances

• Assisting with annual budgets and quarterly forecasts

• Business partnering with operational managers to support decision making

• Producing financial analysis, KPI reporting and performance reporting

• Assisting with cash flow forecasting and working capital management

• Supporting the year-end audit and statutory accounts process

• Assisting with VAT returns and other statutory reporting

• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls

• Supporting ad-hoc finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Management Accountant Experience Required

To be successful in your application, you must have the following:

• Previous experience within a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant position

• ACCA / CIMA Part Qualified, Finalist or Newly Qualified

• Experience preparing monthly management accounts

• Strong understanding of accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs and XLOOKUPs

• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to liaise with stakeholders across the business

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Positive attitude with a proactive and hands-on approach

Desirable:

• Experience using ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle or NetSuite

• Previous experience within a fast-paced commercial environment

• Experience producing budgets and forecasts

• Power BI experience would be advantageous

What’s on Offer?

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to join a business that genuinely invests in its people. You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of management accounting responsibilities, work closely with senior leadership, and have the opportunity to progress your career within a growing organisation.

If you have the skills and experience outlined above and are looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and forward-thinking business, please apply today or contact [email protected] for more information.

Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.

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