Senior Management Accountant

Square Peg Associates; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary up to £50k

Job summary

Square Peg Associates is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join a busy finance team in the UK. You will own the full management accounting cycle, delivering monthly and quarterly reports and contributing to budgeting, forecasting and year-end reporting to support business decisions.

The role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication with non-finance colleagues, and the ability to work independently in a hybrid office setup.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA) or equivalent experience / QBE.
• Proven experience in management accounting within industry.
• Strong experience preparing year-end accounts and reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to explain financial data to non-finance colleagues.
• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts and reports.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Monitor key performance indicators and provide actionable financial insights.
• Oversee and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Manage cost centres, departmental reporting, and internal control processes.
• Support operational teams with financial analysis and reporting requests.
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with policy and standards.
• Work with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Xero, or similar) to streamline reporting.

Skills

Management accounting

Year-end reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent / QBE

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join a dynamic finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong management accounting experience and year-end reporting knowledge to contribute directly to business performance, decision-making, and financial planning.

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Full Time: Open to 4 or 5 days a week.

Office based: 4 days in Office / 1 day WFH.

The Role:

As a key member of the finance team, you will take ownership of the full management accounting cycle and provide accurate, timely reporting to support business decisions. You will work closely with departmental stakeholders and the finance leadership team to drive financial insight and control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts and reports
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors
• Monitor key performance indicators and provide actionable financial insights
• Oversee and reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Manage cost centres, departmental reporting, and internal control processes
• Support operational teams with financial analysis and reporting requests
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with company policy and accounting standards
• Work with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Xero, or similar) to streamline reporting

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA) or equivalent experience / QBE
• Proven experience in management accounting within industry
• Strong experience preparing year-end accounts and reporting
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to explain financial data to non-finance colleagues
• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to 50k pa
• Key role in a growing and supportive finance team
• Exposure to all aspects of management accounting and business performance
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Collaborative working environment with modern financial systems

Join this dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth! If you're an ambitious individual with a passion for your work, we'd love to hear from you.

About Square Peg Associates:

At Square Peg Associates, we are a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in finance and commercial business professionals within the North West of England. Our approach is personal and tailored to each candidate. We not only consider the qualifications listed on their CVs but also take the time to understand them on a deeper level. Before representing any candidate to our esteemed client base, we build strong relationships with them.

If you're interested in exploring our current vacancies, visit our website at Squarepegassociates.co.uk.