Management Accountant in Stretford

Job Description

Job Title: Management Accountant Location: Stretford, Manchester Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum + benefits (inc. study support) Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent, Full-time, fully office based

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a growing and complex organisation with a multi-entity structure. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role will support the preparation of consolidated management accounts, financial analysis, and reporting across the group.

This is a broad, hands-on role offering excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to add real value through insight, analysis, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements
• Variance analysis with clear, insightful commentary on performance
• Support with board and senior management reporting
• Development of financial models to support strategic decision-making
• End-to-end payroll responsibilities
• Support annual budget setting and periodic re-forecasting
• Monitor actual performance against budget
• Partner with departmental heads to support cost control and financial decision-making
• Profitability and cost analysis to identify efficiencies and savings opportunities
• Support finance process automation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with the review and enhancement of internal controls and procedures
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, bank, intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Statutory filings with Companies House
• Monthly Payroll – submission of HMRC and pension-related filings

About You:

• Studying towards a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent
• Proven experience within a management accounting role
• Experience within professional services, technology, property sector would be advantageous
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using financial systems
• Experience or exposure to Payroll functions would be advantageous
• Analytical, detail-focused, and comfortable working to deadlines
• Confident communicator able to engage non-finance stakeholders
• Proactive, inquisitive, and keen to improve processes
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

If you're an ambitious Management Accountant looking for a role with genuine scope, exposure, and progression, we'd love to hear from you.