Management Accountant

Connections Recruitment; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Altrincham is seeking a Management Accountant to support the CFO in driving efficiencies and transforming the finance function to align with growth plans. The candidate will play a pivotal role in influencing financial strategy. Ideal candidates are fully or part-qualified accountants with strong analytical and Excel skills, who thrive in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus birthday and bank holidays

Generous staff discount

Flexible/hybrid working options

Study support after probation

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Must be a fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE with relevant experience.
• Proactive problem solver with resilience in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.
• Perform month-end processes ensuring all adjustments and reconciliations are completed on time.
• Support financial planning cycles and scenario planning with key stakeholders.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Education

Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Sage

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Management Accountant to support the CFO in driving efficiencies and transforming the finance function to support ambitious growth plans. This is a pivotal role that offers the opportunity to influence financial strategy and processes across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
• Perform month-end processes ensuring all adjustments and reconciliations are completed on time
• Support financial planning cycles and scenario planning with key stakeholders
• Work with teams on inventory control and management
• Manage invoice finance facilities
• Review financial processes and systems to ensure cost-efficiency and continuous improvement
• Handle all HMRC, VAT, and tax submissions

The Ideal Candidate

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE with relevant experience
• Proactive problem solver with resilience in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter with strong communication skills
• Highly detail-oriented with advanced Excel skills
• Experienced with finance systems; Sage experience desirable but not essential
• Strong analytical skills
• Previous experience in wholesale or e-commerce is highly desirable

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus birthday and bank holidays
• Generous staff discount
• Flexible/hybrid working options
• Study support after probation
• Opportunities for continuous professional development