Management Accountant in Salford

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a thriving business based in Salford. This role offers you the chance to make a tangible impact on the organisation's commercial success by delivering accurate management reporting, insightful financial analysis, and robust cost control. You will be at the heart of the finance team, working closely with both finance colleagues and operational stakeholders to support key business decisions. The company is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative culture where your contributions are valued, and you will benefit from exposure to senior stakeholders as you help drive profitability, efficiency, and financial discipline. Enjoy a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to reward your commitment and expertise.

As a Management Accountant in this vibrant environment, you will play an integral role in shaping the financial health of the business. Your day-to-day activities will involve preparing detailed management accounts that underpin key commercial decisions while ensuring accuracy across all aspects of reporting. You will collaborate closely with both finance colleagues and operational teams to deliver meaningful insights that drive profitability. Your ability to communicate complex information clearly to non-finance stakeholders will be essential as you partner with various departments to foster understanding and encourage best practices. In addition to routine responsibilities like balance sheet reconciliations and audit support, you will have opportunities to contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency across the finance function.

• Prepare monthly management accounts for the business, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and detailed variance analysis to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Take ownership by ensuring all postings are correct and reports are delivered in a timely manner for effective cost management.
• Produce comprehensive commentary on performance against budget and forecast, providing clarity on variances and actionable recommendations.
• Monitor ongoing performance against budget, proactively highlighting risks and opportunities to support informed business decisions.
• Analyse performance, margins, sales trends, and costs to identify areas for improvement and inform commercial strategies.
• Support pricing, promotional, and product range decisions with clear financial analysis that enables data-driven choices.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations while maintaining strong financial controls across all retail operations.

To excel in this role, your technical proficiency—and particularly with Excel—and familiarity with modern financial systems will enable you to deliver reliable reports efficiently. You will bring not only strong analytical skills but also the ability to translate numbers into meaningful narratives for non-finance stakeholders. Your proactive nature ensures that risks are identified early while opportunities are maximised through thoughtful analysis. A collaborative mindset is crucial; your willingness to work closely with others fosters trust across departments. Additionally, your sense of ownership means you take pride in delivering high-quality outputs that support wider business objectives. If you value continuous learning and enjoy contributing ideas for process improvement within an inclusive team culture, this role offers an ideal next step in your career journey.

You are newly qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent) with up-to-date technical knowledge. Your advanced Excel skills enable you to manipulate large datasets efficiently while your confidence with financial systems ensures seamless integration of information. Your attention to detail is exceptional; you approach tasks proactively with excellent organisational skills that ensure deadlines are consistently met. Experience working within fast-growing businesses means you are comfortable adapting quickly while maintaining high standards under pressure. You bring a commercially minded approach combined with a problem-solving attitude that supports effective decision-making across departments. Your communication style is confident yet considerate; you can challenge constructively when necessary while building positive relationships with colleagues at all levels. You thrive as part of a team environment where ownership and accountability are shared values driving collective success.

This organisation stands out as an established yet rapidly expanding player within its sector—a place where your contributions truly matter. The company prides itself on its open communication channels between teams at all levels which encourages knowledge sharing and mutual support. Employees benefit from being part of an inclusive workplace culture that recognises individual achievements while promoting collective success. The leadership team is approachable and invested in staff development; they offer regular feedback sessions as well as access to training resources so everyone can reach its full potential. Flexible working arrangements are available where possible so you can achieve greater balance between personal commitments and professional ambitions. As part of this forward-thinking business, you'll find ample opportunities for progression alongside colleagues who share your enthusiasm for making a difference every day.