Management Accountant (12-month FTC)

Apadmi Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Management Accountant to support the Head of Finance. This role involves leading the forecasting process, analyzing financial data, and producing board reports. Ideal candidates are part-qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate insights effectively. The company offers a flexible hybrid working model, promoting a collaborative community that values diverse perspectives and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Collaborative community

Holiday and pension benefits

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant with management accounts experience.
• Proficient in communicating across all business levels.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving, and storytelling through numbers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly forecast process with the Head of Finance.
• Analyze actuals vs forecasts to provide concise updates.
• Produce the monthly board report and influence key conversations.
• Assist in preparing consolidated management accounts and board reports.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Relationship building

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

We are excited to welcome a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Management Accountant, supporting the Head of Finance (UK). This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to our finance department's success, where you'll play a key part in month‑end procedures, accurate and timely reporting – including board reports – regular forecasting, and the annual budgeting process. We value diverse perspectives and believe that strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for driving financial excellence can come from anyone. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact and grow in your career, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique strengths to our team.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on Apadmi UK's monthly forecast process – working closely with the Head of Finance to explore new scenarios and sharpen financial modelling.
• Compare actuals vs forecasts and uncover what drives the difference, turning insights into clear, concise updates that help keep the business on track.
• Work hand‑in‑hand with the Group Financial Accountant on the consolidated balance sheet, keeping things tight.
• Own the production of the Apadmi UK monthly board report – influencing key conversations and sharing financial highlights.
• During audit season, help the Group Financial Accountant keep everything moving smoothly.
• Play an important part in the ERP transition, helping shape how finance tech works for us.
• Assist in preparing consolidated group management accounts and board reports for stakeholders inside and outside the business.
• Continuous improvement – help find better, smarter ways of doing things every day.
• Support Head of Finance and wider teams with ad‑hoc tasks that keep the business running smoothly – no two days are the same.

Qualifications

• Part‑qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with hands‑on management accounts experience.
• Clear and confident communicator, able to build relationships and share insights across all levels of the business.
• Someone who enjoys the pace and energy of a growing organisation and is always looking to improve how things are done.
• Strong analytical skills with a love for problem‑solving and storytelling through numbers.
• Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage your own time and workload.
• An empathetic teammate, able to see things from others' perspectives and always handle information with sensitivity and integrity.

Benefits & Working Style

At Apadmi, we offer more than just the usual benefits – holidays, pension, and the like. You’ll be part of a collaborative community that provides a range of opportunities and rewards for everyone.

We trust our people to work in a way that suits their needs and supports their productivity. That’s why we offer a flexible hybrid working model, and we’re open to discussing what works best for you during the interview process. What’s good for you is good for us!