Management Accountant

Bcn Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading managed IT services provider is seeking a Management Accountant. The role involves timely month-end reporting, financial analysis, and process improvements within a dynamic finance team. Ideal candidates will have finance experience and accounting qualifications, complemented by strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers hybrid working in Manchester, competitive salary, various benefits, and a supportive company culture that values employee growth and development.

Benefits

23-day holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Health cash plan

Free on-site gym

2 paid leave days to volunteer

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Long service recognition

Social events

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance department.
• Strong analytical and IT skills.
• Demonstrable initiative and proactive nature.

Responsibilities

• Complete month end reporting accurately.
• Manage key cost lines and perform margin analysis.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations monthly.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Studying or completed CIMA/ACCA

Degree educated (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Job title

Management Accountant

Reports to

Finance Manager

Location

Manchester, M22 (Hybrid working available)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Competitive + BCN Benefits

About BCN

At BCN we unite people and technology to enable organisations to fly.

We believe people and organisations can achieve anything using technology to it's full potential. Our role is to help them understand what is possible, implement in the right way and utilise their technology to achieve their ambitions. Which is why we put people front and centre - building client relationships for life and fostering a culture where our people thrive.

We are a leading managed IT services provider and technology consultant, specialising in delivering transformative technology solutions with industry-leading client experience across business, public sector and not for profit organisations. From cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data management to power app development, we are dedicated to pioneering technology with Microsoft innovation.

Guided by our 3 values of building relationships, customer success and passion and dedication, we are on a mission to make BCN the most trusted tech partner in the UK today. The kind of company clients want to work with, and people want to work for.

We are delighted you are on this journey with us!

Focus of the role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a fast‑paced evolving Finance team as a Management Accountant. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager in a team of four, the key focus of the role is for the timely and accurate completion of month end reporting, as well as continued process improvement and the production of financial analysis to support the business in strategic decision making.

Responsibilities

• Perform month end routines in line with business expectations typically with responsibility for designated revenue streams
• Margin analysis to explain deviations from budget/forecast/prior year
• Management of key cost lines, including analysis, posting accrual and prepayment journals
• Analysis of annuity revenue to understand movement month on month
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Ownership of Fixed Asset postings and reconciliations
• Tracking of Management KPIs across different departments
• Monthly Staff Cost Reconciliation and Cost Analysis issued to stakeholders
• Supporting posting deferred income based on system generated reports and interrogating accuracy, and WIP reporting to align revenue recognition with project status
• Partnering with Procurement to ensure group overheads remain controlled and saving opportunities recognised
• Identify process/system efficiency opportunities to support scaling as the business grows
• Ensuring the day to day and long‑term compliance of financial procedures
• Business partnering with department leads
• Development of further value adding analysis
• Supporting the budgeting/forecasting processes as required
• Assisting the Finance Manager with the year end audit
• Other activities identified by Finance Manager as required

Person, Skills & Experience

We are looking for a self‑starting, proactive and ambitious candidate to join our Finance department. The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a finance department and have started studying towards or completed an appropriate accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA). Strong analytical, IT and communication skills are also required, along with demonstrated initiative and a willingness to business partner outside of their immediate function.

• Demonstrable experience coordinating and driving forward project plans to set deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Studying a relevant accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA)
• Drive continuous process improvement and identifying inefficiencies
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team whilst managing key stakeholder relationships
• Excellent Microsoft Excel Skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience on the rest of the Microsoft package; Word, Outlook, SharePoint and Teams
• Degree educated desirable
• Results/target focused
• Hardworking, persistent, and dependable
• Positive and enthusiastic with a 'can do attitude'
• Motivated with a desire to do a great job and thrive in a busy fast‑paced environment
• A team player who knows when to ask for help and is happy to offer support to colleagues
• The desire to learn and progress - we are committed to providing career progression and developing our staff

Why BCN?

• The opportunity to shape your own future with industry leading training and development, with access to our BCN Academy.
• Competitive salary with the ability to progress.
• 23-days holiday allowance, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays, an extra day off on your birthday and the option to buy more!
• Company pension scheme.
• 2 paid leave days per year to volunteer and support your local community - if it matters to you it matters to us.
• Health cash plan with free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting bereavement, financial, health and wellbeing, and much more
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme, electric vehicle scheme, home and tech scheme, and retail discounts.
• Balancing work, life, and fitness can be challenging, so we offer a free on‑site gym at our Manchester and Leeds locations to make it easier to stay active.
• Long service recognition to celebrate all the milestones
• Beer (or soft drinks) and Pizza Friday's, dress down every day, social events such as Summer BBQ, Christmas party and lots more!