Management Accountant

A fast-growing, professional services business in Manchester is looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join its high-performing finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of the month-end process while gaining broader exposure to business partnering and commercial analysis. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business and play an important role in supporting decision-making as the company continues to grow. The business offers a collaborative environment where you'll be given responsibility from day one, encouraged to improve processes and supported with your ongoing professional development.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Broad Management Accountant role with exposure to budgeting, forecasting
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• Growing business with genuine long-term career progression
• Supportive, collaborative finance team

The Role

You'll be responsible for producing accurate monthly management accounts while supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts, journals, accruals and prepayments
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting month-end close
• Producing management reporting, variance analysis and commentary
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Business partnering with operational stakeholders to provide financial insight
• Monitoring revenue, costs and gross margin performance
• Supporting audit and statutory reporting requirements
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting and finance processes
• Assisting with ad hoc commercial analysis to support decision-making

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, building relationships and adding value beyond the numbers.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous Management Accounting experience
• Strong month-end experience including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
• Experience producing management accounts and financial reporting
• Good Excel skills
• Budgeting and forecasting exposure
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive approach with a genuine interest in improving processes
• Part-qualified or qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) candidates considered

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