Management Accountant

Robert Walters; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm seeks a Management Accountant in Warrington to drive financial processes and reporting. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong analytical and people skills. This role offers the chance to mentor colleagues and handle complex financial data across multiple entities, supporting high-level business operations.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/ACMA with 1-2 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Experience in managing or mentoring junior team members.
• Enthusiastic about continuous process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely management accounts and monthly reporting.
• Develop comprehensive reporting packs in partnership with stakeholders.
• Mentor assistant accountants and foster talent development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

People skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/ACMA qualification

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join our client, a global engineering firm and one of the leading employers across the North West. The successful candidate will be fully qualified, with plenty of commercial awareness and ambition, and able to get to Warrington 3 days a week.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a global engineering firm, and one the leading employers across the North West.

The role will offer the successful candidate the chance to play a pivotal part in shaping financial processes and reporting across multiple legal entities. With a focus on continuous improvement and professional growth, this position provides exposure to high-level business operations, strategic acquisitions, and the opportunity to mentor and develop a talented finance team.

The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, extremely driven, proactive, inquisitive, with a good sense of humour and team spirit.

What You'll Do

• Produce timely and accurate management accounts and monthly reporting for both local and group requirements in accordance with agreed formats and timetables.
• Develop comprehensive reporting packs and deliver detailed overhead reviews in partnership with key business stakeholders.
• Analyse complex financial data to identify issues, explain variances from budget or forecast, and support users in making informed decisions based on robust information.
• Ensure robust financial controls are maintained within all financial systems, identifying areas for system or control improvements as needed.
• Reconcile and review balance sheets at each month end, resolving any discrepancies promptly to maintain financial integrity.
• Build strong internal relationships by supporting cost centre managers and Finance Business Partners through effective communication and collaboration.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by documenting financial processes and leading ad-hoc projects aimed at enhancing reporting efficiency.
• Mentor assistant accountants within your team, fostering talent development and knowledge sharing to create a pipeline of future leaders.
• Manage the month-end process across three legal entities with combined annualised revenue exceeding £1bn, ensuring streamlined procedures are followed.
• Provide technical support on intercompany transactions, treasury matters, VAT preparation, corporation tax analysis, and assist with audits as required.
  
  

What You Bring

• ACA/ACCA/ACMA qualification with at least one to two years’ post-qualification experience in a similar finance role within a large or complex organisation.
• Demonstrate experience managing or mentoring junior team members.
• Possess excellent people skills with proven ability to build dependable relationships across departments while supporting colleagues through change.
• Showcase advanced analytical thinking with meticulous attention to detail when handling complex financial data sets or reconciliations.
• Display commercial awareness alongside technical competence in producing management accounts for multiple legal entities under tight deadlines.
• Communicate clearly through written reports and presentations tailored for both finance professionals and non-finance stakeholders alike.
• Exhibit enthusiasm for continuous improvement by proactively identifying opportunities for process enhancements within existing systems or workflows.
• Maintain credibility through personal integrity aligned with organisational values such as respect, humility, solidarity, courage, and conviviality.
• Adapt quickly during periods of transition—such as acquisitions or new system implementations—by offering reliable support to peers throughout change management initiatives.
  
  

To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please get in touch as soon as possible!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

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