Management Accountant

ACCA Careers; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Management Accountant in Peterborough. You will manage core accounting work, producing management accounts and financial reports to support day‑to‑day decisions within the Accounting & Finance department.

The role involves analysing results, budgeting, forecasting, and improving reporting processes to drive clearer business insights for the wider organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong financial analysis skills with ability to explain results clearly.
• Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Confidence working with financial data and maintaining accurate records.
• The ability to investigate variances and provide practical financial insight.
• Experience working with colleagues to collect and clarify financial information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate management accounts and financial reports to support clear business decisions.
• Review financial results and explain key movements in income, costs and performance.
• Maintain reliable financial records and ensure reporting information is complete and timely.
• Work with colleagues across the business to gather financial information and resolve reporting queries.
• Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing clear information for planning.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends and help improve understanding of business performance.
• Improve reporting processes where practical, helping the Accounting & Finance function work efficiently.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Data integrity

Cross-team collaboration

Job description

As a Management Accountant in Peterborough, you will manage core accounting work for a manufacturing business, helping finance information remain clear and useful for day-to-day decisions. You will work within the Accounting & Finance department and provide reliable financial insight that supports the wider business.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the manufacturing sector in Peterborough.

Description

• Prepare accurate management accounts and financial reports to support clear business decisions.
• Review financial results and explain key movements in income, costs and performance.
• Maintain reliable financial records and ensure reporting information is complete and timely.
• Work with colleagues across the business to gather financial information and resolve reporting queries.
• Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing clear information for planning.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends and help improve understanding of business performance.
• Improve reporting processes where practical, helping the Accounting & Finance function work efficiently.

Profile

• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong financial analysis skills, with the ability to explain results clearly.
• Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Confidence working with financial data and maintaining accurate records.
• The ability to investigate variances and provide practical financial insight.
• Experience working with colleagues to collect and clarify financial information.

Job Offer

• Permanent Management Accountant position.
• Salary of £50,000 to £60,500, dependent on the level of experience.
• Benefits to be confirmed.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.