Hybrid Management Accountant (Fixed-Term until Jun 2027)

Marks Sattin Ltd; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin Ltd on behalf of a well-established business is seeking a Management Accountant on a fixed-term contract to support the finance function. The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office) with an immediate start, and exposure to management accounts, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and business partnering with operations.

You will report to the Finance Director, handle month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT, intercompany activity and drive financial controls

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting and month-end reporting.
• Strong reconciliation, forecasting and financial analysis skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Confident communicator who can engage non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, engineering, or project-based environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis
• Balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations
• Cash flow forecasting and reporting
• Payroll journal postings and payroll review
• VAT returns and intercompany accounting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes
• Provide financial insight to operational stakeholders
• Drive process improvements and maintain strong financial controls

Skills

Management accounting

Month-end reporting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

Marks Sattin Ltd on behalf of a well-established business is seeking a Management Accountant on a fixed-term contract to support the finance function. The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office) with an immediate start, and exposure to management accounts, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and business partnering with operations.

You will report to the Finance Director, handle month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT, intercompany activity and drive financial controls