Hybrid Management Accountant — Multi-Entity Close & Forecasting

Axon Moore; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 3 days in office

Study support ACCA/CIMA

Birthday off

Medicash

Death in Service

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Axon Moore are working with a growing business in Rochdale to recruit a Management Accountant. The role supports the Finance Manager across multiple entities, handling end-to-end month-end reporting and cashflow forecasts in a 3-entity PE-backed group.

The ideal candidate is part/nearly/fully ACCA/CIMA-qualified, with 3+ years in a Management Accountant role, strong Excel skills and a proactive, detail-focused mindset. Hybrid working and study support are provided.

Qualifications

• Part/nearly/fully qualified in ACCA or CIMA, but actively studying.
• 3+ years’ experience working in a Management Accountant role or similar covering revenue and cost aspects
• Experience with Excel to an intermediate level
• Strong communicator and problem solver
• Attention to detail and able to remain confident in a fast paced environment
• A driven individual with a positive “can do” and “will do” attitude
• Ability to successfully organise and prioritise work according to deadlines

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments and adjustments, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, investigate variances and provide commentary against budgets, forecasts and prior periods.
• Oversee the PE group structure, ensuring accurate, complete and timely financial reporting.
• Produce monthly departmental reports, liaising with budget holders to review variances and monitor costs.
• Prepare and maintain cashflow forecasts, monitor incoming and outgoing payments and highlight potential cash pressures.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and ensure outstanding items are resolved promptly.
• Oversee VAT return preparation and submission, ensuring accurate records, reconciliations and timely compliance.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, recording additions, disposals and depreciation, and reconciling to the general ledger.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation, maintain accurate records and respond to auditor queries.
• Maintain financial controls, identify process improvements and collaborate with the wider finance team and business stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Deadline-driven

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualification in progress

Tools

Excel

Job description

Axon Moore are working with a growing business in Rochdale to recruit a Management Accountant. The role supports the Finance Manager across multiple entities, handling end-to-end month-end reporting and cashflow forecasts in a 3-entity PE-backed group.

The ideal candidate is part/nearly/fully ACCA/CIMA-qualified, with 3+ years in a Management Accountant role, strong Excel skills and a proactive, detail-focused mindset. Hybrid working and study support are provided.