Management Accountant - 12 Month FTC in Chester

Management Accountant (12-Month FTC - Maternity Cover) Location: Just outside Chester Salary: Up to c.£40,000 Hybrid Working: 2 days office / 3 days home Start Date: Mid to late November Axon Moore are delighted to be partnering with a fantastic business based just outside Chester to recruit a Management Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation with a genuinely supportive and friendly finance team. The role offers broad exposure across the month-end process and management accounts function, making it ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on and working as part of a collaborative team environment. The Role Reporting into their Head of Finance, you will take ownership of key month-end activities while supporting the wider finance function as needed. Duties will include: Preparing and posting journals Managing accruals and prepayments Completing balance sheet reconciliations Taking ownership of month-end processes Assisting with management accounts preparation Maintaining accuracy and integrity of financial records Supporting purchase and sales ledger activities when required Investigating and resolving financial discrepancies Working closely with the wider finance team to ensure reporting deadlines are met Providing ad hoc finance support as required About You To be considered, you will need: Previous experience in a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant role Hands-on experience with month-end accounting processes Strong knowledge of accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations Good Excel skills and attention to detail A proactive and team-oriented approach The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment What's on Offer? Salary up to c.£40,000 Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days from home) Join a warm, welcoming and supportive finance team Broad and varied role with exposure across the finance function Well-organised handover ahead of the maternity cover period Convenient location just outside Chester If you're available to start in mid to late November and are looking for a varied accounting role within a fantastic business and team culture, we'd love to hear from you. INDFIN