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 environmentAbout 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 skillsPackage & Benefits
Salary £45,000+
Salary sacrifice pension
Hybrid working (2 days from home)
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per year