Job Title: Management Accountant (Part-Qualified) + study supportLocation: South Manchester / Cheshire BorderSalary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm (1 hour lunch) Monday to FridayPermanent, Full-time, fully office based

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part Qualified Management Accountant to join a well-established and thriving SME business based on the South Manchester / Cheshire border. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and Finance Director, this role offers full responsibility for management accounts, reporting, and the month-end process.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual looking to further develop their finance career within a growing SME environment, where you will gain hands-on experience and increased responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary on financial performance.
• Producing P&L and balance sheet reports and completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Managing the month-end process, including posting journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Assisting supporting budgeting and forecasting, providing financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Monitoring cashflow and assisting with VAT return preparation.
• Managing the full sales and purchase ledgers, including invoicing, credit control, resolving customer queries, supplier reconciliations and payment runs.
• Completing bank reconciliations, expense processing and company card reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and identifying opportunities to improve processes and reporting within the finance function.

Key Requirements

• Part qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent
• Proven experience as a Management Accountant or similar role within engineering, manufacturing or construction sector.
• Experience preparing and producing full management accounts
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software such as; SAP, Sage, Xero and other relevant platforms.
• Strong Excel skills and an analytical mindset
• Analytical, inquisitive, proactive, and confident mindset who works well as part of a team and independently
• Driven and ambitious with a desire to develop within a growing SME business
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Benefits:

• Study support
• Free on-site parking
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Yearly profit-related bonus
• Pension scheme
• Supportive working culture with genuine development opportunities

If this opportunity is of interest, please reach out today to discuss further.