Management Accountant

Jane Gorse Recruitment Limited; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Management Accountant to join a dynamic finance team in Lancashire. This role involves preparing management accounts, overseeing compliance, and providing financial insights. The ideal candidate is a newly qualified accountant with strong Excel and Power BI skills, committed to continuous improvement. The position offers a competitive package and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified Accountant (ACCA, or ACA or equivalent) or post Qualified 1-2 years.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Experience using Power BI for data analysis and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver full monthly management accounts.
• Oversee payroll checks and ensure HMRC compliance.
• Contribute to group-level sales reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving approach

Education

Newly Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Do you want to take your finance career to the next level? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part Qualified, Finalist, Newly Qualified or 1-2 years Post Qualified Management Accountant to work within a dynamic finance team that values collaboration.

Purpose of Role: To support the finance team in delivering accurate and timely management accounts, reporting, and financial insights that inform business strategy and operational decision-making. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance, strengthening internal controls, and continuously improving financial processes in a dynamic environment.

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver full monthly management accounts, including profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
• Oversee payroll checks, BACS submissions, and ensure HMRC compliance
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies efficiently
• Contribute to group-level sales reporting and intercompany recharges
• Produce and analyse monthly KPIs and operational dashboards using tools such as Power BI and Excel
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and assist in the month-end close process
• Coordinate VAT return preparation and support submission for review
• Populate and maintain monthly management information packs in Excel
• Lead the preparation of audit deliverables and support the year-end audit process
• Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles
• Carry out day-to-day financial operations including banking and journal postings
• Provide financial analysis and ad hoc project support to the Group FD and Senior Finance Manager
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across finance and non-finance teams
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and assist with systems development

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Newly Qualified Accountant (ACCA, or ACA or equivalent) or post Qualified 1-2 years
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and formulae)
• Experience using Power BI for data analysis and financial reporting
• Previous experience in a logistics, distribution, or manufacturing environment preferred
• Confident communicator, able to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Familiarity with finance systems and ERP platforms
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Key behaviours

• Analytical mindset with a proactive, problem-solving approach
• Collaborative team player who builds effective working relationships
• High integrity, with a commitment to compliance and professional standards
• Strong initiative and a desire for continuous improvement
• Comfortable working independently and taking full ownership of tasks
• Open to change and willing to support innovation in systems and processes

A great package is offered as well as Hybrid working.