Management Accountant

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic SME in the finance sector based in Wilmslow is seeking a proactive Management Accountant. The successful candidate will manage daily accounting operations, prepare monthly management accounts, and produce financial reports. Strong Excel skills and a proactive approach are essential, alongside part-qualification in accounting. The role offers long-term stability and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Long-term stability

Varied position with good benefits

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting role.
• Confident in closing monthly accounts.
• Hands-on capacity required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations including ledgers and reconciliations.
• Prepare and close monthly management accounts.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Produce financial reports to support decision-making.
• Liaise with external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Problem-solving mindset

Team-oriented

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/AAT)

Job description

Overview

Your new company. A thriving SME based in the Wilmslow area, this company is known for its dynamic culture, collaborative team environment, and commitment to excellence. With continued growth and exciting plans ahead, they are now looking to recruit a proactive and hands-on Management Accountant to join their finance team.

Note: The following role statement describes the responsibilities and expectations at a high level and may be adjusted as the business evolves.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily accounting operations including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliations
• Preparing and closing monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, fixed assets
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Producing financial reports and analysis to support decision-making
• Liaising with external stakeholders including auditors and tax advisors
• Assisting with process improvements and systems development

What you’ll need to succeed

Ideally, you will be a part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/AAT) with experience in a similar role. You must be confident in closing monthly accounts and comfortable working in a hands-on capacity. Strong Excel skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset are essential. Team-oriented, you will offer a friendly and personable approach.

What you’ll get in return

This company will offer you long-term stability and a varied, responsible position with good benefits, working in a central location and in good working conditions. Most of all, you will be working with a great collaborative team.

What you need to do now

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