Management Accountant in Bury

A growing and highly successful accountancy and business advisory practice based in Greater Manchester is seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant to join its expanding team. Working with a diverse portfolio of SME clients across a range of sectors, the business provides outsourced finance support, management accounting and strategic financial guidance. Due to continued organic growth and sustained client demand, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious finance professional who wants to build strong client relationships and play a key role in helping businesses achieve their objectives. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you can make a visible impact, work closely with decision-makers and develop your career within a supportive and growing environment.

As Management Accountant, you will manage a dedicated portfolio of clients, becoming a trusted advisor and an integral part of their finance function. Working closely with business owners and senior stakeholders, you will provide meaningful financial insight, challenge performance where appropriate and support strategic decision-making. For some clients, you will act as their sole finance function, taking ownership of their financial management and serving as their primary point of contact for all finance-related matters.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Producing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Preparing budgets, forecasts and cashflow projections.
• Analysing financial performance and providing actionable commercial insights.
• Managing and developing strong relationships across a portfolio of SME clients.
• Acting as a trusted finance business partner to business owners and management teams.
• Supporting clients with strategic decision-making and business growth plans.
• Reviewing bookkeeping processes and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with relevant deadlines.
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.
• Working across cloud-based accounting systems including Xero and Sage.
• Collaborating with colleagues to deliver an exceptional client experience.

This role offers a mix of office, home and client-site working, providing variety and exposure to a broad range of businesses and industries.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• ACCA, CIMA, ACA or AAT qualification, or be qualified by experience.
• Previous experience within practice, outsourced finance, or a client-facing finance environment.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and cashflow reports.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage with non-finance stakeholders.
• A commercial mindset and the ability to translate financial information into practical business advice.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple client priorities.
• Experience using Xero, Sage or similar cloud-based accounting systems.
• A proactive, professional and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team culture.

What you'll get in return:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements (a mixture of office, home working and client site).
• The opportunity to manage your own portfolio of clients.
• Exposure to a diverse range of growing SME businesses.
• A genuine opportunity to influence business performance and client success.
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
• Modern technology and systems.
• A supportive, collaborative and people-focused culture.
• Regular team events and a positive working environment.
• The opportunity to join a business experiencing significant growth and long-term success.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.