Management Accountant

Robert Walters UK; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization in Bolton seeks a Management Accountant to oversee month-end processes and contribute to financial reporting. This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience looking to make a significant impact within a collaborative finance team. The company promotes professional development and offers flexible work arrangements, ensuring employee satisfaction and growth.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Ongoing training support

Generous pension contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in management accounts.
• Experience with month-end processes and budgeting.
• Strong Excel skills and understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close processes and produce monthly management accounts.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and cashflow forecasts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Salary £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + excellent package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a well-established organisation based in Bolton, offering a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a supportive environment where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will directly impact the financial health and strategic direction of the business.

You will play a pivotal part in leading the month-end close process, supporting the preparation of timely and accurate financial reports, and collaborating with both internal teams and external stakeholders. The organisation is committed to fostering professional growth, providing flexible working opportunities, and encouraging knowledge sharing across departments. If you are looking for a position that offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real difference within a collaborative finance team, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

• Enjoy a highly visible role where your financial insights will shape key business decisions and drive continuous improvement across all departments.
• Benefit from flexible working opportunities and ongoing training designed to support your professional development and help you achieve your career goals.
• Join a dependable and knowledgeable team that values collaboration, open communication, and mutual support at every level of the organisation.

What you'll do:

As a Management Accountant based in Bolton, you will immerse yourself in a varied role that combines technical accounting expertise with strong interpersonal skills. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you taking charge of monthly management accounts production, leading critical month-end activities, and developing sophisticated financial models that underpin both operational reporting and strategic planning. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across different departments to ensure budgets are realistic and forecasts remain agile in response to changing circumstances. By managing balance sheet reconciliations and cashflow forecasts, you will provide essential insights that guide decision-making at every level. Your ability to communicate complex financial information clearly will be invaluable when liaising with external parties such as auditors or regulatory bodies. In addition to these core duties, you will champion process improvements, identifying ways to enhance efficiency while maintaining high standards of accuracy, and play an active role in mentoring junior team members. Success in this position requires not only technical proficiency but also a genuine commitment to teamwork, knowledge sharing, and continuous personal development.

• Take ownership of producing monthly management accounts by posting key journals, conducting variance analysis, and delivering insightful commentary to inform business performance.
• Lead the month-end close process with precision, ensuring all deadlines are met while maintaining accuracy in financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models used throughout month-end activities as well as during budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Manage all balance sheet reconciliations by understanding key movements and variances against budget or forecast figures.
• Liaise effectively with external stakeholders such as investors, auditors, and HMRC to ensure compliance and transparency in all financial matters.
• Drive the budgeting and forecasting processes by collaborating closely with department heads to translate business performance into meaningful financial outcomes.
• Take full responsibility for cashflow forecasting, providing detailed variance analysis against budgets or forecasts while adapting projections based on actual results.
• Support management in financial planning by acting as a trusted business partner to various departments across the organisation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes proactively, reducing manual effort while increasing accuracy through best practice improvements.
• Monitor the effectiveness of implemented changes using KPIs and feedback loops to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What you bring:

To excel as a Management Accountant in this role, you will bring proven experience gained from similar positions where you have managed complex month-end procedures and contributed meaningfully to budgeting or forecasting activities. Your technical acumen should be matched by your ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation, translating intricate data into actionable insights for non-finance colleagues. A deep familiarity with current accounting standards ensures your work remains compliant while your advanced spreadsheet skills allow you to manipulate large datasets efficiently. Beyond technical requirements, your success will depend on being approachable yet dependable, a true collaborator who enjoys working closely with others towards shared objectives. Your willingness to mentor less experienced team members reflects your commitment not just to personal achievement but also collective progress. Above all else, your attention to detail combined with an eagerness for continuous learning sets you apart as someone who can thrive within this supportive environment.

• Hold a recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) or possess equivalent experience (QBE), demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of management accounting principles.
• Have at least three years' experience working within a management accounts function where you have taken responsibility for month-end processes.
• Demonstrate advanced Excel skills alongside proficiency in reporting software; experience with Power BI would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Showcase a solid understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS accounting standards relevant to the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Possess excellent organisational abilities with proven reliability, punctuality, attention to detail, and self-motivation as core attributes.
• Display strong interpersonal skills that enable you to build positive relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders alike.
• Be comfortable mentoring junior colleagues by sharing knowledge generously while nurturing their professional growth within the finance team.
• Exhibit an enthusiastic approach towards problem-solving coupled with an openness to challenge existing practices constructively for better outcomes.
• Demonstrate flexibility when adapting forecasts or responding quickly to new information during budgeting cycles or cashflow analysis exercises.
• Maintain a proactive attitude towards identifying process improvements that benefit both accuracy levels and overall efficiency.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering dedication to employee wellbeing and professional advancement. Based in Bolton, it offers flexible working opportunities designed around individual needs enabling you to balance personal commitments without compromising on career progression. The finance team is renowned for its inclusive culture where every member's contribution is valued equally; knowledge sharing is actively encouraged so everyone can learn from each other's experiences. Training opportunities abound whether through formal courses or informal mentoring ensuring you always have access to resources that help further develop your skills. The company's leadership style is supportive rather than hierarchical: managers are approachable mentors who prioritise open communication over rigid structures. Employees enjoy generous pension contributions alongside other benefits tailored towards long-term security. Most importantly, this is an environment where collaboration flourishes where people genuinely care about each other's success both inside and outside of work. If you want somewhere that nurtures talent while rewarding hard work this could be exactly what you've been searching for.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on an engaging new challenge where your expertise will truly make an impact within a collaborative finance team, we encourage you to apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided-your next rewarding career move awaits!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

• £40000 - £45000 per annum + Study support, hybrid working
• £40000 - £45000 per annum + Study support, hybrid working