Management Accountant

Sowena Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sowena Group is seeking a commercially focused Management Accountant to join their fast-paced eCommerce business in Manchester. This full-time on-site role involves preparing financial reports, supporting budgeting processes, and providing financial insights across international markets. The ideal candidate should be a newly qualified accountant with experience in management accounting, advanced Excel skills, and strong communication abilities. Join us to drive financial performance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or finalist accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Previous experience in a management accounting or similar role.
• Experience in eCommerce, retail, or a fast-paced commercial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis.
• Deliver timely and insightful variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Newly qualified or finalist accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Location: Manchester - Full time on site

Reports to: Financial Controller

Role Overview

We are seeking a commercially focused Management Accountant to join a fast-paced, global eCommerce business based in Manchester. This role will play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making and driving financial performance across multiple international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis
• Deliver timely and insightful variance analysis against budgets and forecasts
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes across global business units
• Analyse key performance indicators (KPIs), including revenue, margin, and customer acquisition costs
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across systems

Key Requirements

• Newly qualified or finalist accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Previous experience in a management accounting or similar role
• Experience in eCommerce, retail, or a fast-paced commercial environment preferred
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment