• Competitive Salary (Excellent DOE)
• Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 from home)
• Private Equity-Backed Growth Environment
• Clear Career Progression Opportunities
• Study Support (if required)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Modern City Centre Offices
• Collaborative & High-Performing Finance Team

NC Associates are partnering with a high-growth private equity-backed organisation based in Manchester City Centre to recruit a Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced and commercially focused finance team within a business undergoing significant investment and expansion.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager / Financial Controller, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate management information, supporting strategic decision-making, and improving financial processes across the organisation.

This role is ideal for a driven Management Accountant looking to gain exposure within a private equity environment, where you will work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to business performance and growth initiatives.

• Preparation of monthly management accounts with supporting commentary
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes across the business
• Producing variance analysis and performance reporting for senior stakeholders
• Assisting with month-end close activities including journals, accruals and prepayments
• Balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls
• Supporting cash flow forecasting and working capital reporting
• Providing commercial insight to operational teams
• Supporting year-end audit processes and statutory reporting requirements
• Assisting with process improvements and finance system enhancements
• Supporting ad-hoc analysis and reporting requirements for senior leadership and investors

To be successful in your application, you must have the following experience:

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) or equivalent experience
• Previous experience preparing management accounts
• Strong understanding of month-end processes
• Experience working within a fast-paced commercial environment
• Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Lookups advantageous)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach

Private equity, multi-entity, or high-growth environment experience would be highly advantageous but is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a private equity-backed organisation at an exciting stage of growth where finance plays a key strategic role in supporting performance and investment decisions. The position offers strong stakeholder exposure, hybrid working flexibility, and genuine progression opportunities within a supportive and ambitious finance function.

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next challenge within a high-growth environment, please apply today or contact