Management Accountant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Career development opportunities

Modern technology and systems

Team events and supportive culture

Diverse SME client exposure

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is recruiting a Management Accountant for a growing accountancy and business advisory practice in Greater Manchester. You will manage a portfolio of SME clients, provide financial insight and assist with budgeting and strategic decision-making.

The role combines office, home and client-site work, offering a flexible hybrid model and opportunities to develop client relationships and advance your career.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience working with SME clients and providing commercial insights.
• Strong communication skills with non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Producing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Preparing budgets, forecasts and cashflow projections.
• Analysing financial performance and providing actionable insights.
• Managing relationships across a portfolio of SME clients.
• Supporting strategic decision-making and business growth plans.

Skills

Client management

Communication

Commercial acumen

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA/AAT qualification or qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

07/10/2026

About this job

Your new company A growing and highly successful accountancy and business advisory practice based in Greater Manchester is seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant to join its expanding team.Working with a diverse portfolio of SME clients across a range of sectors, the business provides outsourced finance support, management accounting and strategic financial guidance.

Due to continued organic growth and sustained client demand, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious finance professional who wants to build strong client relationships and play a key role in helping businesses achieve their objectives.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you can make a visible impact, work closely with decision-makers and develop your career within a supportive and growing environment.

Your new role As Management Accountant, you will manage a dedicated portfolio of clients, becoming a trusted advisor and an integral part of their finance function.Working closely with business owners and senior stakeholders, you will provide meaningful financial insight, challenge performance where appropriate and support strategic decision-making.

For some clients, you will act as their sole finance function, taking ownership of their financial management and serving as their primary point of contact for all finance-related matters.

Key responsibilities will include: Producing monthly management accounts and financial reports.

Preparing budgets, forecasts and cashflow projections.

Analysing financial performance and providing actionable commercial insights.

Managing and developing strong relationships across a portfolio of SME clients.

Acting as a trusted finance business partner to business owners and management teams.

Supporting clients with strategic decision-making and business growth plans.

Reviewing bookkeeping processes and maintaining accurate financial records.

Preparing and reviewing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with relevant deadlines.

Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.

Working across cloud-based accounting systems including Xero and Sage.

Collaborating with colleagues to deliver an exceptional client experience.

This role offers a mix of office, home and client-site working, providing variety and exposure to a broad range of businesses and industries.

What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced Management Accountant who enjoys building relationships and partnering with clients to help them succeed.You will ideally have: ACCA, CIMA, ACA or AAT qualification, or be qualified by experience.

Previous experience within practice, outsourced finance, or a client-facing finance environment.

Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.

Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and cashflow reports.

Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage with non-finance stakeholders.

A commercial mindset and the ability to translate financial information into practical business advice.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple client priorities.

Experience using Xero, Sage or similar cloud-based accounting systems.

A proactive, professional and solutions-focused approach.

The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team culture.

What you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits package.

Flexible hybrid working arrangements (a mixture of office, home working and client site). The opportunity to manage your own portfolio of clients.

Exposure to a diverse range of growing SME businesses.

A genuine opportunity to influence business performance and client success.

Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.

Modern technology and systems.

A supportive, collaborative and people-focused culture.

Regular team events and a positive working environment.

The opportunity to join a business experiencing significant growth and long-term success.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.