Management Accountant in Northwich

Job Title

Management Accountant

Job Description

The Management Accountant is a key member of the Comms‑Care Controllership team, reporting to the Financial Controller. The role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely monthly financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and ensuring integrity across the general ledger. This role focuses on core accounting, month‑end close, statutory compliance, and financial governance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet analysis for accounts within your remit.
• Prepare and post month‑end journals including accruals, prepayments, COGS, payroll, intercompany and FX.
• Maintain and govern the month‑end close timetable, alongside the FC.
• Produce variance commentary on actuals vs prior period/prior year.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations across all key accounts.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS and internal control frameworks.
• Support process documentation and control improvement initiatives.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure HMRC compliance.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including depreciation and capitalisation processes.
• Support internal and external audit with schedules and supporting evidence.
• Perform daily/weekly cashbook updates, bank postings, and cash reconciliations.
• Liaise with Payroll for accuracy of journals, reconciliations, and statutory deductions (RTI, PAYE, NI).
• Any other task as deemed necessary within the scope of this role.
• Collaborate with FP&A as necessary.

Requirements

• AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA part‑qualified/qualified.
• Experience in month‑end close and management accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP).
• Strong control mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a service‑led and fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• Health Insurance and Dental Plan Options - available for you and your family through a salary sacrifice scheme.
• Rising holiday allowance at Year 2 and Year 5.
• Birthday day off.
• Employee Referral Bonus - help us grow our team and get rewarded for introducing great talent.
• Employee discounts and wellness perks.
• Modern offices with breakout spaces, free tea and coffee, and a private wellness room.
• Development opportunities with clear career progression and training.
• Excellent base, commission, market-leading incentives programme and clear career development.

Company

Comms-care is part of the Ingram Micro Group, Ingram Micro is a Fortune 100 company and globally the largest technology distributor of IT products and services. Comms-care is a leading channel-only provider of IT support and service solutions. We assist over 850 channel partners and support over 30,000 active service contracts.

About Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Through Ingram Micro Xvantage™, our AI-powered digital platform, we offer what we believe to be the industry’s first business‑to‑consumer‑like experience. We also provide a broad range of technology services, including financing, specialized marketing, and lifecycle management, as well as technical pre‑ and post‑sales professional support.

Future

We want associates with a strong desire to succeed. We offer an excellent base, commission, market‑leading incentives programme and clear career development. You will receive full training on the products you will be specialising in, and you will have access to a world‑leading catalogue of technology‑based learning. With us, you’ll make technology happen in surprising ways. It’ll be a fun journey!