Management Accountant

Michael Page; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance-focused company in Runcorn seeks a Management Accountant to assist in monthly accounts, budgeting, and audits. Ideal candidates are part-qualified and have 4+ years of finance experience. The role offers a clear progression path, full study support for ACCA/CIMA, and a supportive team environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Full study support package ACCA / CIMA

Mentoring and development

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' experience in a finance role (e.g., Assistant Accountant).
• Ambitious, eager to progress.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with monthly management accounts preparation.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assisting with year-end audit and statutory accounts.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication

Proactive attitude

Education

Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or AAT Level 4+)

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Client Details

Our client is a 150 million turnover business who are wanting to take on a new Management Accountant after promoting the current MA internally. Ideally taking on someone who is Asst Acc / Asst MA - ready for that next step up to MA alongside studies.

Description

• Assisting with monthly management accounts preparation

• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes

• Accruals, prepayments, and journal postings

• Variance analysis and commentary

• Cost centre reporting and analysis

• Assisting with year-end audit and statutory accounts

• Developing financial reports and dashboards

• Supporting the wider finance team with continuous improvement initiatives

Profile

• Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or AAT Level 4+)

• At least 4 years' experience in a finance role (e.g., Assistant Accountant)

• Ambitious, eager to progress

• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and a proactive attitude

• Experience with accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar)

Job Offer

• Clear progression path within a growing business

• Full study support package ACCA / CIMA

• Mentoring and development from an experienced leadership team

• Exposure to commercial decision-making and real business insight

• Friendly, supportive team and flexible working culture

• Competitive salary + annual bonus + benefits package