Management Accountant

Robert Walters UK; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Management Accountant to lead financial processes and reporting. The role involves developing management accounts, mentoring team members, and ensuring robust financial controls. This position is ideal for an ACA/ACCA qualified individual with strong analytical skills and a collaborative spirit.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in a similar finance role (1-2 years).
• Ability to manage or mentor junior team members.
• Experience in producing management accounts under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely and accurate management accounts and monthly reporting.
• Mentor assistant accountants to foster talent development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in financial processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Mentoring

Attention to detail

People skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/ACMA qualification

Job description

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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