Management Accountant (FTC – 6 Months Initially) Location: Wilmslow (3 days per week onsite) Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (pro rata) Contract: Fixed-Term Contract – 6 Months Initially (Potential to Extend) Working Pattern: Monday, Wednesday and Friday onsite preferred Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

Robert Walters are pleased to be partnered exclusively with a Manufacturing business who are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join the finance team on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract, providing cover during a period of sickness absence.

The role will suit someone who enjoys ownership, pace, and the opportunity to enhance existing finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and month-end reporting
• Delivery of month-end close within a typical 2-day turnaround
• Posting accruals and prepayments
• Intercompany recharges and reconciliations
• Processing central and Head Office invoices
• Managing finance inbox queries and invoice processing
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• VAT return preparation and submission
• Supporting payments and general ledger activities
• Ad hoc reporting and finance support tasks
• Identifying and implementing process and control improvements

About You

• Proven experience in a Management Accountant role
• Strong month-end reporting and accounting background
• Experience with Sage 50
• Confident working in a fast-paced SME/manufacturing environment
• Strong technical understanding of accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Proactive approach to improving systems, processes, and controls

Qualifications

Applications welcomed from:

• (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• (QBE) with strong relevant experience

What’s on Offer

• Immediate start
• 6-month FTC with potential extension
• £45,000 – £55,000 (pro rata)
• Exposure to a varied, hands-on finance role
• Opportunity to add value through process improvement

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates