Management Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a forward-thinking organisation based in Manchester. This role offers the chance to become part of a collaborative and supportive finance team, where you’ll gain broad exposure across financial reporting, controls, audit, and process improvement activities within a fast-paced environment!

You’ll play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the finance function, producing accurate management accounts and delivering meaningful financial information that supports business decision-making. The organisation offers flexible working arrangements, strong pension contributions, and ongoing development opportunities within an inclusive and supportive culture.

• Join a collaborative finance team where knowledge sharing, teamwork, and professional development are genuinely encouraged.
• Benefit from flexible & hybrid working arrangements and strong pension contributions that support work-life balance and long-term wellbeing.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities including reporting, controls, audit, and process improvement within a growing environment.

What you'll do

As a Management Accountant, you’ll support the production of monthly management accounts and wider financial reporting activities, working closely with experienced finance professionals across the business. You’ll contribute to maintaining strong financial controls, supporting audits, and continuously improving processes across the finance function.

• Prepare monthly management accounts including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reporting.
• Post journal entries accurately while ensuring financial information is maintained in line with internal controls and policies.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations for your area of responsibility, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of any issues.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to support business performance analysis and decision-making.
• Support the audit process by responding to audit queries and providing accurate supporting information.
• Assist with the preparation of year-end statutory accounts alongside the wider finance team.
• Maintain and improve finance processes and controls in line with group requirements.
• Ensure finance documentation and reporting procedures are completed accurately and consistently.
• Support ad-hoc finance projects and process improvement initiatives where required.
• Work collaboratively across the wider finance team to support continuous improvement and best practice.

What you bring

You’ll be a qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge and experience within a management accounting or reporting-focused role. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively within a team environment and be confident communicating with stakeholders across the business.

• CIMA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent.
• Experience preparing management accounts, balance sheets, and financial reporting.
• Strong systems and accounting software knowledge with good Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Proactive mindset with an interest in improving processes and controls.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

What sets this company apart

This organisation offers a supportive and inclusive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop professionally and contribute ideas to improve the wider finance function. Flexible working & hybrid working, ongoing development opportunities, and a collaborative culture make this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to continue progressing their finance career within a positive and forward-thinking business environment.

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