Management Accountant

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing client is looking for a Management Accountant to ensure accurate delivery of financial information and decision-making support. Located in Trafford Park and Huddersfield with a mix of in-office and remote work, this permanent role emphasizes financial efficiency, compliance, and team management, providing attractive profit-sharing incentives and development opportunities.

Benefits

Quarterly profit sharing incentives

25 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Social events

Opportunity for hybrid working

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a Finance role with bookkeeping knowledge.
• Previous line management experience.
• Recent or part-qualified in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and HMRC regulations.
• Mentor and manage junior team members across both sites.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Team management

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Education

Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

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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