Management Accountant

Robert Walters; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant has emerged with a respected organization in Cheshire, UK. This role is ideal for someone passionate about finance, involving responsibilities like preparing management accounts and supporting month-end processes. The position offers professional growth through study support and a collaborative team environment. Candidates should have a strong attention to detail and at least two years' experience in finance, ideally within manufacturing or engineering.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for progression

Professional development through study support

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in a finance role.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups.
• Familiarity with ERP or accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and maintain essential records.
• Assist in the preparation of profit and loss statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile control accounts such as bank balances and VAT returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational abilities

Education

AAT qualification or active studies towards ACCA or CIMA

Tools

Excel

Sage

SAP

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Management Accountant to join a highly respected and growing organisation based in Sandbach, Cheshire. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about finance and eager to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will play a vital part in the finance team, supporting month-end processes, preparing insightful financial reports, and contributing to key business decisions.

With a focus on professional growth, this position offers study support for further qualifications, generous holiday entitlement, and the chance to progress within a thriving business that values your development. If you are detail-oriented, enthusiastic about continuous improvement, and ready to make a meaningful impact, this could be the next step in your accounting journey.

* Enjoy hands-on experience in a well-established organisation with opportunities for progression and professional development through comprehensive study support packages.

* Benefit from a supportive team culture that encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing, and personal growth while working alongside experienced finance professionals.

* Take advantage of excellent benefits including generous holiday allowance, company pension scheme, and the chance to contribute to impactful projects across diverse sectors.

What you'll do:

As a Management Accountant, you will immerse yourself in a variety of engaging tasks designed to enhance both your technical skills and your understanding of business operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating closely with the finance team to deliver accurate management accounts each month while also maintaining essential records such as fixed asset registers. You will play an integral role in reconciling control accounts-ensuring every figure aligns perfectly-and take ownership of preparing detailed reports for senior management.

* Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts by compiling accurate profit and loss statements as well as balance sheet reconciliations to ensure robust financial reporting.

* Prepare accruals, prepayments, and journals with precision to maintain up-to-date records that reflect the true financial position of the business.

* Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules so that all assets are accurately tracked and accounted for throughout their lifecycle.

* Reconcile key control accounts such as bank balances, VAT returns, and intercompany transactions to guarantee accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.

* Monitor departmental costs diligently and report on variances against budget to help drive cost efficiency across the organisation.

* Assist with stock accounting procedures and manufacturing cost analysis to provide valuable insights into operational performance.

* Liaise regularly with colleagues from various departments to support financial planning activities and facilitate effective operational decision-making.

* Support year-end audit activities by providing required documentation promptly and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives related to systems, processes, and reporting.

What you bring:

To excel as an Assistant Management Accountant in this setting, your background should include solid experience gained from at least two years in a finance-related position-preferably within manufacturing or engineering environments where attention to detail is paramount. Your technical proficiency with tools like Excel (including advanced functions) will allow you to handle large datasets efficiently while producing insightful analyses that inform business decisions. Experience using ERP or accounting platforms such as Sage or SAP is highly valued here due to the complexity of financial operations involved.

* AAT qualification or active studies towards ACCA or CIMA

* At least two years' experience in a finance role

* Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups

* Familiarity with ERP or accounting systems such as Sage or SAP ensures you can navigate complex software environments confidently.

* Exceptional attention to detail combined with strong organisational abilities allows you to manage multiple priorities without compromising accuracy.

* Excellent communication skills foster positive relationships across teams while supporting collaborative problem-solving.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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