Management Accountant

Axon Moore; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable finance recruitment agency is seeking a Management Accountant for a manufacturing business in Blackburn. This newly created position offers a salary between £40,000 and £45,000 with full study support and flexible working hours. Candidates should have experience in management accounts, and strong communication skills, and ideally be part qualified in ACCA or CIMA. Excellent long-term progression opportunities are available.

Benefits

Full study support

Flexible working arrangements

Company pension scheme

Social events

Qualifications

• Part Qualified or Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Experience preparing management accounts for multiple sites.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L and Balance Sheets.
• Perform variance analysis and provide commentary.
• Support Finance Director with annual budgeting.

Skills

Part Qualified/Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Proven experience in a management accountant role

Experience working within the manufacturing sector

Confident communication skills

Strong technical finance background

Attention to detail and accuracy

Job description

Management Accountant | £40,000 - £45,000 (Negotiable) | Blackburn & Flexible Working Hours | Full Study Support

Axon Moore is delighted to be partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturing business based in Blackburn to recruit a Management Accountant. This is a newly created position, designed to support the business through a continued period of impressive growth.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in strengthening the finance function and helping to deliver the business's ambitious five-year growth strategy. You'll take ownership of the management accounts and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and wider strategic initiatives.

This role offers clear internal progression, with the opportunity to expand the finance team over time and step into a Financial Controller position. The role would be best suited to ACCA or CIMA studiers who have prior experience working within the manufacturing sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts for all sites within the Group, including P&L and Balance Sheets.
• Perform variance analysis and provide insightful commentary on financial performance.
• Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations (incl. accruals, prepayments, fixed assets) ensuring timely reconciliation in line with month-end reporting deadlines.
• Building relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Support the Finance Director with annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasts.
• Support the Finance Director with cash flow monitoring, working capital and covenant compliance.
• Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts, tax and audit.
• Assist with the continuous improvement of financial controls, systems, and processes.
• Ad-hoc projects to assist Head of Finance to make commercial/strategic decisions.
• Managing HMRC compliance (VAT, PAYE).

Required skills and experience:

• Part Qualified/Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a management accountant role, ideally within an SME.
• Experience working within the manufacturing sector.
• Experience preparing management accounts for multiple sites/entities.
• Confident and strong communication skills/ability to build strong relationships.
• Strong technical finance background.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits Include:

• Starting salary up to £45,000.
• Full study support provided.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Company pension scheme.
• Social events and more.
• Progression opportunities towards Financial Controller.