Management Accountant in Milnrow

We are seeking a recently qualified accountant who is ready to take the next step in their career and join our growing international group. Based in Milnrow, Rochdale, this varied and commercially focused role is responsible for financial reporting of our US components operations and group consolidation reporting.

The Group generates annual turnover of more than £20 million, including approximately $7 million from the US operation. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and colleagues across the business, gaining broad exposure to international operations and group-level reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly consolidated management reporting for the Group.
• Produce monthly and annual financial reports for the US components operations business.
• Coordinate reporting submissions from group entities and ensure consistent accounting treatment, quality and deadlines.
• Prepare consolidation journals, intercompany reconciliations and elimination entries.
• Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts, audit schedules and year-end reporting.
• Review balance-sheet reconciliations and investigate variances, risks and unusual movements.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, cash-flow reporting and insightful variance analysis.
• Work with operational leaders to improve financial understanding, performance and decision-making.
• Maintain robust financial controls and support the continued improvement of reporting processes and systems.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisers and other professional partners as required.
• Support ad hoc projects, acquisitions, integration activity and wider finance initiatives.

US Operations Responsibility

You will act as the principal finance contact for the US components operations business, which has annual turnover of approximately $7 million. Responsibilities will include timely monthly reporting, annual financial reporting, performance analysis, balance-sheet control and coordination with local colleagues and advisers.

Candidate Profile

• Recently qualified accountant, ideally ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Strong grounding in management accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience of consolidation, multi-entity reporting or international operations would be advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of financial controls, balance-sheet reconciliations and year-end processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills and confidence working with finance and reporting systems.
• Organised, accurate and able to manage competing deadlines.
• Proactive, commercially aware and comfortable taking ownership.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to build effective relationships across different locations and cultures.

Travel and Location

The role is based in Milnrow, Rochdale. Some international travel, including occasional visits to the United States, will be required.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant seeking their next challenge. The role offers direct exposure to senior management, ownership of an international business unit and the opportunity to influence reporting, controls and decision-making across a growing group.

Application

Please submit your CV together with a brief covering note outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role. Salary and benefits are competitive and will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

What We Offer

Competitive salary, career progression, 6% employer-matched pension, 25 days’ holiday, increasing to 30 with service, 4 x times basic salary life assurance, Cash health plan, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Service Recognition Scheme, Christmas gift.