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Management Accountant

Permanent
Preston
North West
17-12-2025 01:41 PM
54299
£42k - 48.5k per year + Hybrid working
Hybrid working

I am proud to be once again partnering with an excellent organisation based in the Preston area. This is a newly created role, introduced to strengthen costing, modelling and analytical capability — offering an exciting opportunity to add real value and grow your career long term.

This role will suit a Management Accountant with strong Excel modelling skills and a passion for analysing cost drivers, building robust models, and turning data into insight for senior decision-makers.

The Opportunity


You will lead the development of a new costing model, using advanced Excel to accurately allocate costs and resources, support strategic decisions, and improve financial understanding across the organisation. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and play a visible role within a growing FP&A function.

Key Responsibilities




  • Design, build and develop complex Excel-based costing models


  • Analyse cost drivers and model financial impacts of key assumptions


  • Produce clear, insightful analysis highlighting risks and opportunities


  • Support business cases, forecasts and budget cycles


  • Present financial insights to senior non-finance stakeholders


  • Contribute to wider FP&A and management accounting activity during peak periods


  • Continuously improve processes, documentation and controls


Skills & Experience Required




  • Strong experience building costing or financial models in Excel


  • Advanced spreadsheet and analytical skills


  • Background in management accounting, forecasting and analysis


  • Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insight


  • Experience supporting business cases and decision-making


  • AAT Level 4 (or equivalent) and studying towards a professional qualification (ACCA / CIMA / ACA / CIPFA)


What’s on Offer




  • Salary £42,000 – £48,500


  • Permanent position with long-term career progression


  • Hybrid working – 3 days on site in Preston


  • Flexible start and finish times


  • Generous annual leave


  • Strong pension scheme


  • Newly created role with genuine scope to shape, influence and add value


Shortlisting and interviews will be held in January 2026. 

 

 

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