Management Accountant

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Risley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Management Accountant for a 3-month fixed-term contract in Risley, United Kingdom. The role focuses on year-end activities within a fast-paced fashion and retail environment. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with strong technical knowledge and proven experience in management accounting. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 and requires work in the office for 4-5 days a week, with immediate start for the right candidate.

Benefits

High level of exposure to senior finance leadership

Opportunity to make a real impact

Fast-paced, commercial environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant, ideally within retail or fashion.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly around year-end processes.
• Confident working autonomously and meeting tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Leading year-end close activities for accurate reporting.
• Preparing management accounts with balance sheet integrity.
• Supporting statutory accounts preparation and audit queries.
• Assisting with year-end financial statements and supporting schedules.

Skills

Management accounting experience

Strong Excel skills

Detail-oriented

Effective communication with stakeholders

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Management Accountant - Year-end Support

3‑month FTC | Warrington | Fashion & Retail | £50,000 – £60,000 | 4‑5 Days Office Based | Immediate Start

Immediate Start – Our client is looking for someone to start ASAP with a maximum of 1 week’s notice. Candidates outside of this will not be considered.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast‑growing fashion and retail business during a critical period in the finance calendar. The company operates in a highly commercial, fast‑paced environment and is known for its entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative culture. With strong recent growth, the finance team plays a central role in supporting decision‑making and ensuring robust financial control.

This role has a clear year‑end accounting focus and will suit a technically strong Management Accountant who enjoys getting into the detail while working closely with senior finance leadership.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will take ownership of key year‑end activities and support the wider finance function through a busy and important period.

Key responsibilities

• Leading year‑end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely month‑end and year‑end reporting.
• Preparing and reviewing management accounts with a strong focus on balance sheet integrity.
• Ownership of accruals, prepayments, provisions and journal postings.
• Supporting statutory accounts preparation and audit queries.
• Reviewing and reconciling complex balance sheet accounts.
• Assisting with year‑end financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Working closely with the Head of Finance to identify risks, issues and improvement opportunities.
• Supporting process improvements to strengthen financial controls and reporting efficiency.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Proven experience as a Management Accountant, ideally within retail, fashion, FMCG or a fast‑paced consumer business.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly around year‑end processes.
• Confident working autonomously and meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills and comfortable working with large volumes of data.
• Detail‑oriented with a proactive and problem‑solving mindset.
• Able to communicate clearly with senior stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £60,000.
• 3‑month fixed‑term contract.
• High level of exposure to senior finance leadership.
• Fast‑paced, commercial environment.
• Office‑based role, 4/5 days per week (preferably 5).
• Opportunity to make a real impact during a key period for the business.

Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal‑opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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