Management Accountant

Queen Square Recruitment Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Management Accountant to deliver effective financial management services within a public sector context. The role involves financial reporting, business partnering, and enhancing financial processes while providing support to various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a strong background in financial management, coupled with excellent communications skills.

Benefits

28 days holiday per annum

Local Government Pension Scheme access

Salary sacrifice benefits

Flexi-time scheme with additional leave accrual

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA).
• Experience in public sector finance and financial systems development.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely, accurate financial monitoring and statutory reports.
• Provide expert financial support to directorates and stakeholders.
• Enhance accounting systems and processes for operational efficiency.

Skills

Financial Management

Public Sector Finance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA)

Job description

Job Title: Management Accountant
Location:Manchester
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Role Overview

As Management Accountant, you will provide an effective financial/management accounting and reporting service to the organisation. Acting as a professional and specialist colleague, you’ll apply your financial expertise to deliver complex services, partner with business areas, and provide strategic advice. You'll identify and implement improvements across services, processes, and procedures to ensure financial governance and operational excellence.

What We’re Looking For

You will be a fully or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or CIPFA) with proven experience providing financial management support within a customer-focused environment. Ideally, you will bring:

• Experience developing and implementing financial processes, systems, and reporting mechanisms.
• Understanding of public sector finance, with previous experience working within or alongside a public organisation.
• Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent self-organisation, communication skills, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Produce timely, accurate financial monitoring and statutory reports.
• Business Partnering: Provide expert financial support to directorates and stakeholders.
• System & Process Improvement: Enhance accounting systems and processes to ensure they are fit for purpose.
• Budget Monitoring: Track expenditure against budgets and support decision-making.
• Compliance: Support the development of audit, risk, and regulatory frameworks.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Team Support: Provide cover for the Management and Financial Accountant when required.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Accounting qualification (fully or part-qualified: CIPFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA).

Skills and Experience

• Strong background in financial management and public sector finance.
• Ability to develop and improve financial systems, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulations, risk management, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, advisory, and communication skills.
• Comfortable interpreting financial data and advising non-financial stakeholders.

What We Offer

• 28 days holiday per annum (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Local Government Pension Scheme access
• Salary sacrifice benefits, including travel pass purchase scheme
• Flexi-time scheme, allowing accrual of up to 18 additional days leave per year
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression