Management Accountant

Management Accountant | Runcorn | £45,000-55,000 | Permanent

We are working with a successful and growing organisation based near Runcorn. It has built up a great reputation within its niche manufacturing sector and continues to grow from strength to strength, recently receiving investment through private equity backing. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded accountant to join a busy finance function, taking ownership of management accounts production whilst working closely with senior stakeholders to support financial performance and business decision-making.

As Management Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and commentary.
• Balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and journals.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Working closely with operational teams to provide financial insight and support commercial decisions.
• Monitoring financial performance, identifying trends and highlighting opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Assisting with process improvements and strengthening financial controls.
• Providing ad hoc financial analysis to senior management.

In this Management Accountant role, you must be:

• CIMA/ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.
• Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role.
• Strong management accounts preparation and analytical skills.
• Confident Excel user with experience working with accounting systems.
• Commercially aware with the ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

You will get:

• Competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000 depending on experience.
• Study support if required
• Opportunity to develop your commercial finance experience.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and business operations.
• Supportive finance team with opportunities for career progression.
• 25 days holiday
• Company pension