Financial & Management Accountant

Rotheram Carrington Recruitment Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Cheshire East is seeking a Qualified Financial & Management Accountant to join their team. This hands-on role involves preparing monthly management accounts, overseeing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will be ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified with strong accounting skills and attention to detail. Offering a salary of £50,000 per annum, 25 days holiday, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working 2 days WFH

Pension scheme

Health discounts

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or close to qualification.
• Experience in financial audit and statutory filings preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of monthly management accounts.
• Oversee journals and reconciliations.
• Contribute to annual audits and compliance.

Skills

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified

Strong technical accounting skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Process-driven

Job description

Overview

Rotheram Carrington Financial Recruitment is delighted to partner with a well-established and rapidly growing business in Cheshire East with a turnover of circa £50m. Our client is seeking a Qualified Financial & Management Accountant to join their finance team on a permanent basis.

This is a hands-on role reporting to the Finance Manager. This is a subsidiary of a larger group, offering a fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified accountant, or a first-time mover from practice who is looking to gain broad exposure and make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and review of monthly management accounts, from the trial balance through to financial statements
• Oversee journals, reconciliations, and ensure month-end tasks are delivered accurately and on time.
• Produce and review balance sheet reconciliations (e.g. intercompany, stock, liabilities).
• Review and reconcile monthly VAT returns.
• Provide insightful reporting and management information to support decision-making.
• Take a lead role in annual audits, liaising with external auditors and providing required documentation.
• Support year-end statutory accounts preparation, working closely with advisors and group finance.
• Act as a point of contact for accounting queries, ensuring best practice and compliance.
• Partner with colleagues across functions (Supply Chain, Payroll, Billing) to drive collaboration.
• Assist the Management Accountant with process improvements and efficiency projects.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (HMRC, ONS, Companies House).
• Contribute to strengthening financial controls and processes to support business growth.

Skills & Experience

• ACCA/ACA /CIMA qualified (or close to qualification).
• Strong technical accounting skills
• Experience in financial audit and statutory filings preferred
• Excellent attention to detail
• Naturally process-driven, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Team player, adaptable, and willing to support colleagues during peak periods.

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 per annum.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Hybrid working 2 days WFH (more office-based during initial training).
• Newly refurbished offices.
• Flexible working hours
• Pension scheme.
• Health discounts.
• Retail discounts across multiple outlets.