Management Accountant in Ellesmere Port

Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom | Posted on 24/06/2026

Beaufort is a global leader in survival and safety technologies, protecting personnel operating in some of the world’s most demanding defence and aerospace environments.

We have an opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our busy Finance team on a 12-18 month fixed term contract to provide maternity cover.

Responsibilities

• Tracks progress against budgets within established finance systems and reports variances as appropriate, ensuring compliance with local market financial laws, requirements and regulations
• Implements the company control framework, driving effective development and maintenance of financial controls
• Works independently to collate and analyse data using standard accounting methodologies, systems, tools and formats to deliver high quality monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting to the business
• Responsible for production of key financial documents including monthly reporting, budgeting and re-forecast processes; monthly management accounts pack (including commentary and analysis for key business stakeholders); and monthly balance sheet production, reconciliation and validation
• Manages and participates in the monthly accounting cycle, including assisting with the organisation and co-ordination of the month end process and associated Board reports
• Ensures the business meets all its statutory and compliance obligations, including statutory accounting and tax issues, providing assurance to Finance management that the accounting records of the local entities are accurate
• Helps others get the most out of data management systems by providing support and advice
• Is responsible for gathering and summarising data for non-standard analyses and reports, improvement projects and programmes
• Resolves queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on complex processes and the related policies, referring to others where necessary for interpretation of policy
• Contributes to the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice. Ensures application of these through a positive, proactive, thorough and disciplined approach in the Finance team
• Identifies instances of non-compliance with Beaufort’s policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting, escalating and addressing as appropriate
• Develops own capabilities through participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develops and maintains an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices

Requirements

• Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Plans and prioritises work to meet commitments aligned with Beaufort goals
• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance Beaufort’s goals
• Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions

Qualifications and Experience

• Chartered Accountant ACCA/CIMA
• QBE - 5+ years

Benefits

• Full time for Beaufort is a 4-day, 36 hour week with Friday off!
• 26.5 days holidays including public holidays
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance up to 4X salary
• Pension Scheme
• Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme