Group Management Accountant

Sowena Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic services group in Manchester is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to take ownership of financial reporting and balance sheet management. You will work closely with a highly regarded Finance Director, gaining exceptional mentorship and exposure to a fast-paced, private-equity-backed environment. Ideal candidates should be eager to take ownership and fluently manage month-end processes, P&L updates, and board reporting. This role offers exceptional growth prospects and immediate impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• Exceptional mentorship from a senior finance director.
• Hands-on experience in a high-impact finance position.
• Strong ability to manage month-end reporting cycles.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of balance sheet and P&L views.
• Prepare monthly board reports and lock-up metrics.
• Support day-to-day finance activities.

Skills

Financial reporting

Balance sheet management

P&L updates

Credit control reporting

Team collaboration

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Senior Management Accountant – Manchester City Centre

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth, PE-backed services group at a transformative stage of its journey. Based in the heart of Manchester City Centre, you’ll step into a business that is scaling rapidly, modernising its finance capability, and investing heavily in talent.

As Senior Management Accountant, you’ll work directly with a recently appointed and highly regarded Finance Director, gaining exceptional mentorship and exposure to commercial, operational, and investor-led finance. This role is perfect for someone who is hungry to develop, keen to take ownership, and excited by the pace and opportunity that comes with a private equity environment.

You will play a pivotal role in the month‑end cycle, reporting, and financial control environment, while also contributing to strategic insight through board reporting, lock‑up analysis, and continuous improvement. It’s a hands‑on, high‑impact position where your work will directly influence performance, decision‑making, and value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the balance sheet, including postings, reconciliations, and regular reviews.
• Update P&L views post month‑end close, including LTM and YTD reporting.
• Prepare the first draft of the monthly Board Report, supporting FD review and refinement.
• Lead calculation, reporting, and visualisation of Lock‑Up metrics across the business.
• Ensure timesheet bookings and billing are accurate and up to date.
• Support the Finance Director with day‑to‑day finance and project‑based activities.

Tasks to Support the Above Responsibilities (Non‑Exhaustive)

• Maintain and update all balance sheet files, including reconciliation checks.
• Manage and update fixed asset registers.
• Own and maintain all prepayment and accrual schedules, including holiday pay accruals.
• Review cashbook movements to identify required journal postings.
• Update master staff file used for workforce planning and forecasting.
• Refresh the LTM EBITDA file post month‑end postings.
• Maintain and update profit files, including P&L by office.
• Update aged debt and aged WIP working papers, investigating and clearing aged balances.
• Maintain accurate WIP balances and associated reporting.
• Produce and update Lock‑Up visual reporting.
• Ensure all timesheets are booked by WD1 and all fees submitted by WD2.

Other Responsibilities

• Support with credit control reporting and debtor reviews.
• Provide assistance with acquisition integrations, including alignment of reporting.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Finance Team, supporting a strong team culture.
• Process and approve bank payments in line with internal controls.

This role offers exceptional development prospects, hands‑on mentorship from a first‑class Finance Director, and the chance to accelerate your career within a fast‑paced, PE‑backed environment where your impact will be visible from day one.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting / Auditing
• Business Consulting and Services