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Management Accountant - 12 Month FTC

Axon Moore
Chester
money-bag £35000 - £40000/annum
Posted: 07 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 06 November 2026
Ref: 225696186

Management Accountant (12-Month FTC - Maternity Cover)Location: Just outside Chester
Salary: Up to c.-40,000
Hybrid Working: 2 days office / 3 days home
Start Date: Mid to late November

Axon Moore are delighted to be partnering with a fantastic business based just outside Chester to recruit a Management Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation with a genuinely supportive and friendly finance team. The role offers broad exposure across the month-end process and management accounts function, making it ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on and working as part of a collaborative team environment.
The RoleReporting into their Head of Finance, you will take ownership of key month-end activities while supporting the wider finance function as needed.

Duties will include:

  • Preparing and posting journals
  • Managing accruals and prepayments
  • Completing balance sheet reconciliations
  • Taking ownership of month-end processes
  • Assisting with management accounts preparation
  • Maintaining accuracy and integrity of financial records
  • Supporting purchase and sales ledger activities when required
  • Investigating and resolving financial discrepancies
  • Working closely with the wider finance team to ensure reporting deadlines are met
  • Providing ad hoc finance support as required
About YouTo be considered, you will need:
  • Previous experience in a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant role
  • Hands-on experience with month-end accounting processes
  • Strong knowledge of accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Good Excel skills and attention to detail
  • A proactive and team-oriented approach
  • The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment
What''s on Offer?
  • Salary up to c.-40,000
  • Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days from home)
  • Join a warm, welcoming and supportive finance team
  • Broad and varied role with exposure across the finance function
  • Well-organised handover ahead of the maternity cover period
  • Convenient location just outside Chester
If you''re available to start in mid to late November and are looking for a varied accounting role within a fantastic business and team culture, we''d love to hear from you.

INDFIN

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