Management Accountant

Network Plus group; Wigan; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Armed Forces-friendly

Job summary

Network Plus is seeking a commercially focused Management Accountant to join the commercial finance team. You will deliver accurate management accounts, help develop forecasts and budgets, and partner with operations to drive financial insights.

The role involves integration support for acquisitions, system transformation, and process improvements in a fast-paced environment with occasional UK travel. Fully qualified accountants with strong accounting and reporting skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA).
• Proven post-qualification experience in commercial finance or group finance.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting and regulatory framework.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with budgets, forecasts and variance analysis.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Results-driven with continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Lead month-end close activities for designated areas.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure data integrity.
• Analyse monthly performance against budget and forecast with variance commentary.
• Support annual budgeting process and forecasting cycles.
• Provide financial insight to non-finance stakeholders and drive accountability.
• Deliver ad hoc analysis and monitor KPIs and cash flow optimisation.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Education

ACA/CIMA/ACCA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

ERP systems

Job description

Description

We are looking for a commercially focussed and technically strong Management Accountant to join our commercial finance team. The role will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely management accounts and financial analysis for a recently acquired entity.

Alongside the core management accounting activities, the role will play a key part in developing financial forecasts and budgets, improving finance processes and providing business partnering support.

Joining at an exciting time in the growth of the business, there will be opportunities to be involved in the integration of future acquisitions, system transformation and process improvement initiatives. This will require a proactive individual who is comfortable operating in a changing and fast paced environment with an enthusiasm for improving ways of working. Occasional UK travel required.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for someone to:

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting
• Lead month-end close activities for designated business areas
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial records
• Analyse monthly financial performance against budget and forecast, and provide detailed commentary and insights into key variances and business drivers

Budget & Forecasting

• Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles
• Monitor financial performance against targets and proactively identify risks and opportunities

Business Partnering & Commercial Support

• Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide financial insight and challenge
• Translate financial information into meaningful recommendations for non-finance audiences whilst driving financial accountability across the organisation
• Deliver ad hoc analysis and reporting to support business performance
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends
• Provide profitability analysis and cost management insights
• Support working capital and cash flow optimisation initiatives

Financial Control & Governance

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies and relevant financial regulations
• Support internal and external audit activities
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting quality
• Contribute to finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives

Experience and Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA)
• Proven post-qualification experience, ideally in a commercial finance or group finance role
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
• Intermediate / advanced Excel, Power Point and Word
• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of accounting and reporting systems, applicable legislation and the statutory and regulatory framework
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and variance analysis
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and deadlines
• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.

About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.