Management Accountant

Edward Mann; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Management Accountant in Manchester. The successful candidate will prepare financial reports and assist in budgeting and forecasting. Required qualifications include part-qualified accountant status and experience in a similar role. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential. This is a full-time, mid-senior level position in the accounting/auditing field within the entertainment industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Management Accountant or similar role.
• Confidence in explaining financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Confident communicator able to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Provide detailed financial analysis to support strategic business decisions.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain strong financial controls.
• Liaise with department heads to provide financial insight and support cost management.
• Assist with process improvements and implementation of new financial systems or tools.
• Support audit preparation and liaise with external auditors as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Organisational abilities

Communication skills

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent)

Job description

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Management Accountant will be responsible for producing accurate and timely financial information, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and providing insightful analysis to drive operational and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Provide detailed financial analysis to support strategic business decisions
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain strong financial controls
• Liaise with department heads to provide financial insight and support cost management
• Assist with process improvements and implementation of new financial systems or tools
• Support audit preparation and liaise with external auditors as required

About You

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a Management Accountant or similar role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Confident communicator with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders

For more information please apply ASAP!

Edward Mann Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Edward Mann Ltd is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Entertainment Providers