A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a well-regarded organisation based in Rochdale. This role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £52,000, with strong potential for future development. You'll work within a collaborative finance team to deliver timely, accurate, and insightful analysis that supports key business decisions.

This role is ideal for a confident accountant who enjoys variety, partnering with stakeholders, and contributing to both operational and strategic decision-making. You'll support finance and controlling functions, produce management accounts, maintain costing systems, and support broader business functions including payroll and administration when required.

Why apply?

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £52,000
• Excellent opportunities for career development and professional training
• Supportive team and collaborative working culture
• Varied responsibilities including project work, finance business partnering and reporting

Key Responsibilities:As a Management Accountant, your core focus will be delivering high-quality financial reporting and analysis, while supporting budget control and cost management. You'll work across departments to ensure financial clarity and provide insight to non-financial teams.

• Assist with monthly management accounts preparation, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Maintain the product costing system to support pricing and cost control
• Lead cost centre and operative planning processes
• Manage budgeting and forecasting cycles, providing variance analysis and commentary
• Produce financial reports for local and group-level decision-making
• Act as a finance business partner across operational departments
• Conduct stock revaluations and inventory analysis
• Cover key finance functions including payroll and admin support when needed
• Identify performance drivers and make improvement recommendations

About You:You'll be a proactive and detail-oriented individual, capable of delivering insight and clarity through your financial expertise. You'll be comfortable presenting financial information to non-financial stakeholders and supporting wider business objectives with a commercial mindset.

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or qualified by experience
• Strong Excel and systems skills; experience with ERP or costing software advantageous
• Background in manufacturing or a matrix organisation desirable
• Familiar with lean principles (Yellow Belt certification a plus)
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Organised, dependable, and able to manage competing priorities
• Flexible, with a team-first approach and willingness to support across the function

What Makes This Company Different?This business offers a welcoming and inclusive culture where contributions are recognised and valued. With a strong focus on professional growth, you'll benefit from training opportunities and the chance to broaden your experience across a variety of finance areas. The leadership team is approachable and committed to collaboration, making it a place where your ideas will be heard.

Ready to take the next step?If you're looking to grow your career as a Management Accountant in a varied and rewarding role, apply now via the link provided.

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