Management Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Management Accountant for a 3-month fixed-term contract in Warrington. This role involves leading year-end accounting activities and supporting financial control in a fast-paced fashion and retail environment. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants with strong technical knowledge and proven experience in management accounting. The position offers an office-based setup with a salary of up to £60,000, providing the opportunity to make a significant impact during a critical period for the business.

Benefits

Salary up to £60,000

High exposure to senior finance leadership

Opportunity to make a real impact

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant in retail or fast-paced environments.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge around year-end processes.
• Confident in meeting tight deadlines while working autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Lead year-end close activities ensuring accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review management accounts with focus on balance sheet integrity.
• Assist with statutory accounts preparation and audit queries.

Skills

Management Accounting

Excel Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

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 - My client is looking for someone to start ASAP with 1 week's notice maximum. 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 include:

• 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.