MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT | Salary dependent on experience + Benefits
KPI Recruiting are working in partnership with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit an experienced Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to take ownership of end-to-end management accounting, statutory reporting and financial control processes within a fast-paced and evolving business.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting external audits, and providing high-quality financial insight to support strategic and operational decision-making across the Group.
Key Responsibilities
External & Statutory Reporting
- Prepare the Group’s annual report and accounts, subsidiary statutory accounts, and quarterly external reporting in line with agreed deadlines.
- Develop and maintain monthly, quarterly and annual reporting timetables, tracking progress and ensuring all key deadlines are met.
- Coordinate external audit requirements, ensuring timely and accurate responses while maintaining strong communication with external auditors and Group Finance.
Management Accounting & Financial Control
- Manage month-end and year-end processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance across the P&L, balance sheet and reconciliations.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies.
- Produce full monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, tax, fixed assets, leases and payroll.
- Support quarterly group consolidation and the preparation of annual statutory financial statements.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and reconcile key control accounts including PAYE, VAT, wages and stock.
- Complete accurate bank reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls across the ledger.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure appropriate control frameworks are in place.
Analysis & Business Support
- Deliver variance and margin analysis to support commercial and operational decision-making.
- Prepare annual budgets and reforecasts, providing clear and insightful commentary on financial performance.
- Produce and analyse sales and performance reporting for senior management.
- Monitor aged debtors and creditors, manage inter-company balances and complete credit card reconciliations.
- Provide financial insight and recommendations to senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements and enhancements to finance systems and reporting processes.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
- 3–5 years’ experience producing end-to-end management accounts.
- Strong experience in statutory accounting, audit or financial reporting under IFRS.
- High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, collaborative approach and strong team ethic within a finance function.
Management Accountant in Wigan employer: KPI Recruiting Ltd
KPI Recruiting is an exceptional employer for those looking to thrive in the Engineering and Manufacturing recruitment sector. With a strong focus on employee development, our supportive work culture fosters growth through structured training and mentorship opportunities, allowing you to take ownership of your desk while being backed by a successful £45m recruitment business. Located in Sutton, you'll benefit from a vibrant community and access to a diverse range of high-value clients, making this an ideal environment for ambitious recruiters seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
