At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting and support strategic decision-making in a dynamic service sector.
- Company: Join a PE-backed organisation with a fast-paced, collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work, performance bonuses, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and mentoring junior team members.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on financial strategies while developing your career in finance.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Management Accountant and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
ALF Recruit have partnered with our client, a PE backed service sector organisation, who are looking for a Senior Management Accountant to join the team at their Head Office based on the outskirts of Oldham with excellent motorway links and onsite parking. This is a hybrid role with an office-based presence around 3 days a week.
What you can expect:
- Salary £50-55k DOE and Qualification
- Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home
- Performance Related bonus
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- 25 days holiday, additional bank holiday leave, plus a day off for your birthday
- A Pension Scheme to help you save for the future
- A dynamic fast-paced environment and exposure to live in a Private Equity backed business
Role Purpose:
In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting an expanding service provider organisation by delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting—contributing to strategic decision-making and reinforcing the financial strength of the company. There is commercial exposure in this role. Around 50% of the role is ownership and delivery of the Monthly Management Accounts pack in its entirety and the other part of the role is Commercial and Project work looking at tenders, pricing, in-life contracts and partnering with individuals around the business both finance and non-finance.
Some Role Responsibilities:
- Lead the month-end close process and prepare consolidated monthly management accounts
- Manage and develop two direct reports: Assistant Management Accountant and Purchase Ledger Assistant
- Provide insightful commercial analysis, including profitability reviews and support for tender processes
- Oversee the preparation of VAT returns, investor reports, and audit documentation
- Ensure accurate reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls across the business
- Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts
- Support refinancing activities and mergers & acquisitions (M&A) processes
- Assist in producing high-quality board reports and strategic financial updates
What you will need:
- Proven experience as a Management Accountant within a comparable or larger organisation (Turnover over £70m plus)
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels across the business
- Experience in managing or mentoring junior members of a finance team
- Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)
If you would like to have an initial conversation about this role please get in touch with Joanne Sizer at ALF Recruit – all conversations are confidential.
Senior Management Accountant in Rochdale employer: ALF Recruit
ALF Recruit is an excellent employer that values strategic thinking and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture in Burnley. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries, and ample opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in HR. Join us to partner with senior leaders and drive organisational change in a supportive environment.
