Management Accountant

Russell Taylor Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Management Accountant to join their team. The role involves preparing management accounts, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and mentoring junior team members. This is a permanent position based in Manchester with opportunities for hybrid working and a range of benefits including quarterly profit sharing and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Quarterly profit sharing incentives

Opportunity for hybrid working

25 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Social events

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Finance role.
• Previous line management experience required.
• Strong bookkeeping knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and reports.
• Support financial operations including Accounts Receivable, Payable.
• Mentor and manage junior team members across both sites.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to Detail

Numerical Skills

Education

Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Salary: £0 - £40000 per annum, Benefits: Quarterly profit sharing, 2 days WFH, 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Vacancy Title: Management Accountant Contract Type: Permanent Location: Manchester Industry: General Manufacturing MANUFACTURING Salary: £0 - £40000 per annum, Benefits: Quarterly profit sharing, 2 days WFH, 25 days holiday + bank holidays Start Date: 2025-06-12 REF: J91984105 Contact Name: Sophie Mitchell Contact Email: [e-mail] Vacancy Published: 2 days ago Role: Management Accountant
Location: Trafford Park (2 days), Huddersfield (1 day) & 2 days WFH
Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (DOE) + Quarterly profit sharing

Russell Taylor Group has a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our manufacturing client.

As a Management Accountant, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of key financial information. You'll support decision making across the business, maintain integrity in our reporting, and drive financial efficiency. This is a multi-site role with team management responsibilities and offers the opportunity to actively contribute to process improvement across the Finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, reports and analysis.
• Support financial operations including Accounts Receivable, Payable, and Credit Control.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and HMRC regulations.
• Provide robust support for audits and ensure clear documentation of procedures.
• Maintain and improve the integrity of the P&L, Balance Sheet, and underlying ledgers.
• Work closely with other departments, offering guidance on finance-related matters.
• Contribute to Finance projects and broader company change initiatives.
• Mentor and manage junior team members across both sites.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting quality.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) - recent or part-qualified.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Finance role, with strong bookkeeping knowledge.
• Previous line management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.

Desirable:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Knowledge of AP & AR processes.
• VAT return preparation experience.

Benefits:

• Quarterly profit sharing incentives
• Opportunity for hybrid working
• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• Social events
• Pension scheme

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