Management Accountant

Wigan Office; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Wigan is seeking a motivated Management Accountant to join their Finance Team. The role involves preparing month-end management accounts, providing variance analysis, and supporting compliance with accounting standards. Candidates should be qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE. This position offers competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

On site parking

Hybrid working & Flexible options

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Collaborative team member who can also work independently.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary on performance.
• Maintain and improve financial reporting tools and controls.
• Support statutory audit preparation and liaise with auditors.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis for business growth.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to prioritise tasks

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented newly qualified, or QBE Management Accountant to join our Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who is eager to take on responsibility, provide detailed financial information which will support business decision-making. You will play a key role in preparing the month-end management accounts, providing variance analysis and supporting the wider finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide variance analysis with commentary to explain performance against budget and prior periods.
• Maintain and improve financial reporting tools, processes and controls.
• Support statutory audit preparation and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and relevant regulations.
• Ad-hoc analysis and project work to support business growth and efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE.

Skills & Experience

• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.
• Experience with financial systems.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Collaborative team member who can also work independently, and within a wider team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development
• On site parking
• Hybrid working & Flexible working options

Business Overview

Caledonian Leisure Ltd (TA Caledonian Travel) is a marketing-leading business, led by an experienced and passionate management team who have successfully founded and grown some of the UK's most recognised leisure brands throughout their careers. With a heritage spanning more than 30 years, Caledonian Travel has become the nation's leading provider of short breaks and holidays by coach, earning a trusted reputation and a loyal customer base. We are proud to offer exceptional value getaways, with a wide range of short breaks and holidays departing directly from locations across Scotland, the North of England and Yorkshire.

Diversity & Inclusion

We actively promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where every individual's unique perspective and talent is valued and respected.