Management Accountant

Xeinadin Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business advisory firm is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to manage financial operations at their Head Office in Manchester. The role involves preparing management accounts, conducting financial analysis, and supporting cost centers. Candidates should have a professional accounting qualification and at least 3 years of experience in a relevant field. This position offers hybrid working and competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and enhanced leave policies.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate Discounts Platform

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of industry experience.
• Experience in private equity-funded or professional services businesses preferred.
• Proven ability to develop internal processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reconciliations.
• Conduct variance analysis and financial performance commentary.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of balance sheet items.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Excel

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Strong academic background

Job description

Vacancy Name
Management Accountant

Vacancy No
VN1349

Employment Type
Fixed Term

Duration
12 months

Location City
Manchester

Location Country
United Kingdom

Company Description
Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 2500 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description
As a Senior Management Accountant, you will play a key role in managing financial operations at Head Office. This role involves producing management accounts, conducting in-depth financial analysis, and supporting business partners across various departments.

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations and departmental P&Ls.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide commentary on financial performance across departments, regions, and projects.
• Business Partner for Head Office cost centres, supporting planning, cost reviews, and recharge policies.
• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of balance sheet items and external loan balances.
• Manage group recharges, loan transactions, and compliance with IFRS9 and transfer pricing policies.
• Oversee VAT returns, tax compliance, and liaise with external tax advisors.
• Support the implementation of consistent accounting practices for flexible benefits and investments.
• Assist with financial reporting, group relief adjustments, and dividend procedures.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of finance processes.
• Other tasks and projects as required.

Key Requirements
• Professional accounting qualification.
• Strong academic background and at least 3 years of industry experience.
• Experience in highly acquisitive, private equity-funded, or professional services businesses preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, confident in handling complex financial issues at Director and FC level.

Additional Requirements
• Proven ability to develop internal processes and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel.

Model
Hybrid

Salary
Competitive

Benefits
Benefits
• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
*subject to exceptions and business needs

• £40000 - £45000 per annum + hybrid working + progression
• £40000 - £45000 per annum + hybrid working + progression