Management Accountant

Sureserve Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced family leave policies

Sureserve Benefits Hub with discounts

Virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Bike2Work Scheme

EV Car Scheme

Employee engagement events

Job summary

Sureserve Group is seeking a Management Accountant to join our finance team in Liverpool. You’ll deliver high-quality financial information and analysis to support operational decision-making and drive financial performance.

You will manage accruals and revenue calculations, support monthly management accounts, and contribute to budgeting and forecasting, while collaborating with stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications

• Analysing financial data and translating into clear insights.
• Building relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced Excel and financial data handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage accruals, revenue recognition calculations and framework commissions.
• Investigate costs and revenue across individual contracts.
• Support monthly management accounts production.
• Process payroll journals, prepare accruals and prepayments.
• Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations for accurate reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles and provide ad hoc analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CIPFA)

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

About the role

We're looking for a Management Accountant to join our finance team to play a key role in delivering high-quality financial information, supporting operational decision-making, and driving financial performance across the organisation.

Working closely with operational managers, departmental leaders, and senior stakeholders, you'll provide meaningful financial analysis and reporting that helps shape business strategy and supports the achievement of key financial objectives. This is a varied role that offers excellent exposure across the business, giving you the opportunity to build strong relationships and become a trusted partner to both finance and operational teams.

What you’ll be doing

Day to day, you'll be responsible for the management of accrued revenue processes, revenue recognition calculations, framework commission calculations, and the investigation of costs and revenue across individual contracts.

• Support the production of monthly management accounts
• Process payroll journals, prepare accruals and prepayments
• Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting
• Support the budgeting and forecasting cycle
• Undertake commercial reviews with management teams, and providing ad hoc financial analysis

What we’re looking for

This post is ideal for someone who enjoys analysing financial data, identifying opportunities for improvement, and translating complex information into clear and actionable insights. You'll be confident building relationships with stakeholders at all levels and comfortable challenging and influencing where necessary to achieve the best outcomes for the business.

• Hold, or working towards professional accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or CIPFA qualification (essential)
• Previous experience in a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner, or similar finance role
• A strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting
• Intermediate Excel skills and experience using financial systems will be highly advantageous

Why Join Us

You’ll be part of a supportive team that values expertise, reliability and great customer service. We offer a positive working environment, opportunities for development and the chance to make a meaningful impact, in the communities we serve.

Salary

£55,000-£60,000 per annum

Location

Liverpool (L7 9NJ)

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Hours

40 per week

Working pattern

08:30-17:00

Holiday entitlement

25 + Bank Holidays

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and other family friendly policies
• Sureserve Benefits Hub, accessing over 1000 retail discounts
• Virtual GP service, available for employees and immediate family
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Bike2Work Scheme
• EV Car Scheme
• Employee engagement events and "Employee Voice" programmes
• Strong opportunities for career growth and development
• Terms/qualifying criteria applies

Equal Opportunities

Sureserve is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to nurturing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

Reasonable Adjustments

As part of our commitment to Inclusivity, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals who may require them. If you feel you need any adjustments, please contact

Pre-employment Checks

Successful applicants will be subject to eligibility checks with a 3rd party, including the right to work in the UK and DBS checks.

Full job description available upon request