Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Location: Warrington
Salary: -45,000+ + benefits
Hybrid working: 2 days from home

About the Company

This organisation is a well-established, global business operating within a specialised manufacturing and engineering environment, supplying into a range of high-performance and regulated industries.
As part of a wider international group, the business benefits from strong market positioning, ongoing investment, and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join the finance team, playing a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and supporting business performance.
This position is ideal for a commercially aware individual who enjoys producing meaningful financial insight, with a strong focus on reporting, variance analysis, and ownership of P&Ls. The role will also support the ongoing development of financial processes, including enhancing and establishing cost centre structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and delivery of monthly and year-end management accounts
• Ownership and analysis of P&Ls, providing clear and actionable commentary
• Detailed variance analysis against budget and forecast
• Development and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Supporting the setup and ongoing improvement of cost centre structures
• Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of supporting schedules
• Preparation and submission of VAT and other regulatory returns
• Day-to-day oversight of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions
• Supporting both internal and external audit processes
• Contributing to the budgeting and forecasting process, including insightful financial and non-financial commentary
• Working closely with internal stakeholders, including the FP&A Business Partner
• Producing ad hoc analysis and reports to support decision-making
• Maintaining and strengthening a robust financial control environment

About You

• Part-qualified or newly qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent)
• Proven experience within a management accounting role
• Strong reporting capability, including P&L ownership and variance analysis
• Confident working with data and producing meaningful financial insights
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Collaborative approach with strong stakeholder engagement skills

Package & Benefits

• Salary -45,000+
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Hybrid working (2 days from home)
• Health insurance

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