Management Accountant (PQ)

Axon Moore; Chorley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly-growing financial firm in Chorley seeks a Part Qualified Management Accountant. This office-based role involves maintaining accurate financial records, producing monthly management accounts, and reconciling balances. The ideal candidate will have at least two years' experience in accounting and possess strong Excel skills. This position offers attractive benefits, including study support, 25 days' leave, and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Benefits

Study support

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

10% Pension contributions

Gym memberships

Healthcare schemes

Flexible start/finish times

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in a similar role.
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive approach.
• Well organised and self-motivated with time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and variance analysis with commentary.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accurate reconciliations.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Problem-solving attitude

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong knowledge of accounting principles

Education

AAT Qualified or ACCA/CIMA Part Qualified

Job description

Management Accountant

£34,000 - £36,000 + Study | Chorley (office-based) | Progression Opportunities | Incredible Benefits

Axon Moore are exclusively recruiting on behalf of a rapidly‑growing, award‑winning organisation in Chorley for an ambitious, Part Qualified Management Accountant to join their high‑calibre team.

This role is pivotal to maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. You will also play an integral role in ensuring the smooth running of financial operations, providing management with key insights and supporting business decisions. As such, this opportunity is best suited to a Part Qualified CIMA/ACCA who is keen to progress and grow alongside a business.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Produce monthly management accounts and variance analysis with accompanying commentary
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and balances
• Prepare and compile monthly finance and board packs to support business planning and review
• Cashflow management
• Ensure that payroll is promptly prepared, approved and processed
• Maintain strong internal controls, ensuring accurate reconciliations and audit requirements are met
• Continuous documenting and streamlining of finance processes, improving reporting efficiency and supporting the development of finance systems and performance
• Act as a key point of contact for Directors, Managers and external stakeholders, providing support and financial insight to assist in decision‑making
• Track and report Financial and Operational KPIs to measure business performance
• Ensure that all supplier or intercompany purchase or recharge invoices are reviewed, approved and processed in a timely fashion
• Produce and issue sales invoices to external entities and Group companies
• Proactively chase all clients with outstanding sales invoices to ensure prompt receipt of payment confirmations, remittances and funds
• Ad‑hoc tasks, i.e. industry/networking events

Required Skills and Experience:

• At least two years' experience in a similar role
• AAT Qualified or ACCA/CIMA Part Qualified
• Strong Excel and IT skills
• Boast a tenacious, problem‑solving attitude
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive, hard‑working approach
• Excellent attention to detail
• Well organised and self‑motivated with an ability to prioritise and manage own time efficiently and effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles

Benefits:

• Study support and progression pathways
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays plus birthday off
• Request additional holidays
• 10% Pension contributions
• Gym memberships
• Discounts
• Flexible start/finish times
• Healthcare schemes
• Subsidised lunches