Management Accountant

Ascent Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth property organization in Manchester City Centre is seeking a commercially astute Management Accountant to deliver high-quality financial insights and strengthen reporting processes. Ideal for an ambitious Assistant Management Accountant or a Management Accountant eager to progress in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment. The role involves leading the monthly management accounts process, delivering performance analysis, and ensuring financial compliance across systems.

Qualifications

• Ambitious Assistant Management Accountant or Management Accountant ready to progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the monthly management accounts process.
• Deliver insightful performance analysis and commentary.
• Support preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain strong cashflow oversight.
• Ensure accurate financial data across systems.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders for compliance.

Job description

Ascent Recruitment is proud to exclusively partner with a high-growth property organisation in Manchester City Centre, seeking a commercially astute Management Accountant to join their expanding Finance function.

This is a newly scoped position where you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality financial insights, strengthening reporting processes, and actively contributing to future business performance.

Perfect for an ambitious Assistant Management Accountant ready for their next step, or a Management Accountant wanting to progress in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead in the monthly management accounts process and support continuous improvement of financial reporting
• Deliver insightful performance analysis and commentary, highlighting variances to budget
• Support preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts and KPI reporting
• Maintain strong cashflow oversight and help inform commercial decision-making
• Ensure accurate and consistent financial data across internal systems
• Work closely with both internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, to ensure compliance and a smooth period-end cycle

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