Management Accountant (12-Month FTC) Location: Manchester City Centre (3 days office-based, reducing to 2 days following onboarding) Salary: Up to £60,000 Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Management Accountant to join a fast-growing, private equity-backed education business based in Manchester City Centre. This is an immediate requirement, and the successful candidate will be expected to hit the ground running from day one.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will take full ownership of the monthly management accounts process, providing accurate financial reporting and insightful analysis to support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Production of full monthly management accounts
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
• Profit & Loss variance analysis and commentary
• Month-end close activities
• Revenue reporting and analysis
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Delivering financial insights to key stakeholders
• Assisting with ad hoc finance projects as required

About You

• ACCA / CIMA
• Proven experience producing full management accounts
• Strong balance sheet and P&L analysis skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Able to work independently and operate in a hands-on environment
• Experience within a small or medium-sized business environment is highly desirable
• Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Available to start at short notice or immediately

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £60,000
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to work within a successful PE-backed organisation
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Immediate start available

If you're an experienced Management Accountant looking for your next interim opportunity and can quickly add value in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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