Management Accountant in Manchester

We are seeking a Management Accountant to join our finance team and play a key role in the delivery of month-end reporting, financial control, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires a proactive individual who can work independently, take ownership of issues through to resolution, and communicate financial information and insights effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. While Dutch language skills are desirable, they are not essential; however, the role will involve regular interaction with Dutch entities, suppliers, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering efficient and effective financial accounting services for the Dutch business, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement across finance processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the month-end close process and preparation of financial results for the Dutch business as part of the Management Accounts team.
• Ensure revenue is recognised accurately, on a timely basis, and in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare, review and reconcile cost reporting, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of accruals and prepayments.
• Investigate and resolve variances, providing clear analysis and insight to support the Commercial Finance team in understanding financial performance.
• Process and post all required journal entries, including Dutch payroll journals, ensuring all transactions are supported by appropriate documentation.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with the Balance Sheet Reconciliation Policy, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Perform regular reviews of accrued and deferred income to ensure balances are accurate, recoverable and appropriately supported.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules, ensuring records remain accurate and up to date.
• Calculate and maintain key provisions, including bad debt and accrued income provisions.
• Support the preparation and submission of Dutch VAT returns, ICP declarations (EU Sales declarations) and WKR (Work-Related Costs Scheme) calculations.
• Assist with the preparation of Dutch statutory accounts and support the year-end audit process.
• Ensure all spreadsheets, processes and desktop procedures are fully documented, regularly reviewed and aligned with global policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and accounting standards, proactively identifying and mitigating risks where necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, increase efficiency and enhance the effectiveness of financial service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Delivery teams, Finance Business Partners, Payroll, Cash & Bank, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, auditors, regulators, external accounting providers and other key contacts.
• Support regular tax reporting by providing accurate financial data and ensuring compliance with relevant reporting requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of global financial policies, procedures and controls that align with regulatory requirements and best practice.
• Analyse existing processes, systems and ways of working to identify opportunities for standardisation, optimisation and operational improvement within the global operating model.
• Contribute to transformation and change initiatives, supporting the delivery of efficient, scalable and well-controlled finance processes.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required by leadership from time to time.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Professional certification such as ACA, CIMA or ACCA is highly desirable.
• Educated to degree level.
• Minimum of 2 years of post-qualified experience.
• Strong knowledge of global financial regulations, accounting principles, and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS15 and ideally worked in a professional services firm.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions based on financial data and analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to drive change and implement process improvements.
• Proficient in financial systems and accounting software, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Job Benefits

• Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
• Enhanced Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme.
• Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
• Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
• Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.
• Cyle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.
• Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.