Management Accountant in Accrington

The Role

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5S Recruitment is supporting a well-established, community-led organisation operating within a regulated sporting environment, seeking a hands-on, qualified Management Accountant / Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function.
This is a senior, trusted role, reporting directly into Group Finance leadership and working closely with the local executive team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring financial control, compliance, and long-term sustainability.
This position suits someone comfortable operating across strategic reporting and day-to-day financial delivery in a fast-paced, visible environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Full responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation
* Preparation of monthly management accounts, including commentary and analysis
* Payroll administration, including salaried staff and variable payrolls
* Preparation and submission of VAT returns
* Ownership of annual budgets and cashflow forecasting
* Ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulatory requirements
* Supervision and support of an existing bookkeeper
* Oversight of event-day financial activity, including systems and reconciliations
* Liaison with senior stakeholders, auditors, and external bodies
About You
* Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA)
* Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Management Accountant, or senior accounting role
* Background spanning practice and industry preferred
* Confident user of Excel and accounting systems (Sage experience advantageous)
* Comfortable being hands-on, xiskglj from reporting through to transactional finance
* Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage competing priorities
* Flexible to support event-day operations as required
* Motivated by contributing to a values-led organisation with strong community roots
What’s On Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Full-time, office-based role
* High-visibility position with genuine influence
* Stable, long-term opportunity within a close-knit organisation
* Recruitment managed discreetly by 5S Recruitment