Management Accountant

Management Accountant Manchester | Hybrid working | Flexi Hours | Parking onsite Salary depending on experience: £35,000 - £40,000 Study support if required Long term opportunity to grow with the business This is a brilliant opportunity for a confident, commercially minded Management Accountant who genuinely loves getting under the skin of the numbers and making a difference. Our client is a fast‑moving, values‑led business with big ambitions, and they are investing in their finance team to support the next phase of growth. Our client requires a strong Assistant / Management Accountant with at least 3+ years' experience who can take ownership, bring clarity to performance, and be a trusted partner to the wider business. If you enjoy being hands‑on, asking the right questions, and producing management accounts that actually drive decisions. This role will excite you! The Role - What You'll Be Doing Preparation of weekly performance reports with insightful analysis and commentary Supporting and owning elements of the month‑end management accounts process Posting prepayments and accruals Balance sheet reconciliations with clear ownership and control Management of Fixed Assets including depreciation postings Regular review of business costs, challenging and improving cost control Partnering with teams across the business to ensure all costs are captured accurately Bringing ideas to improve reporting, visibility and decision making Daily update and ownership of the cashflow forecast Processing of payments and providing cover for the wider finance team when required Preparation of quarterly VAT returns for review Posting VAT adjustments and filing returns with HMRC once approved Supporting with year‑end audit and statutory requirements ONS reporting Reviewing current processes and driving continuous improvement Ability to cover bookkeeping tasks when needed Being a proactive, positive force within the finance team What We're Looking For Part Qualified ACCA / CIMA 3+ years' experience in an Assistant Management Accountant role Proven experience supporting the production of management accounts Strong understanding of accruals, prepayments and balance sheet control Confident using Excel and finance systems Naturally inquisitive; you ask questions, seek clarity and want to learn Comfortable working at pace in a growing, evolving business A team player who communicates well and takes ownership Why Join? A genuinely supportive Finance Manager who will invest in your development A business that values transparency, collaboration and positivity The chance to step into a role with real ownership and influence A warm, friendly culture where people are encouraged to ask questions and grow BH35283