Job Description

We are fast-growing UK-based business in the renewable energy sector, known as a knowledge partner specialising in grid connection equipment manufacturing and power studies. With a forecasted 10M turnover and 40+ employees, we are scaling our operations significantly over the next five years and are investing in building a robust finance function that supports strategic decision-making, scalable growth and ensures compliance.

The Role

We're looking for a commercially focused and detail-driven Management Accountant to join our finance team as a key player in the next phase of our growth. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role is hands-on, owning day-to-day finance operations while helping to shape scalable processes and support decision-making across the business.

You'll prepare timely and accurate monthly accounts, support budgeting and forecasting, ensure transactional accuracy, and help drive financial control. You'll also partner with teams across the business, working closely with operations, manufacturing, and senior leadership. It's a brilliant opportunity for a newly qualified (or finalist) accountant with manufacturing or project-based experience to take on more ownership and impact in a growing and purpose-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End & Reporting

Prepare monthly management accounts, including journals for accruals, prepayments, payroll, and revenue recognition Ensure correct accounting treatment for project-based deliverables and validate COGS Produce reporting packs across revenue streams and company level performance Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate any anomalies

Cash & Treasury

Maintain weekly cashflow forecasts and oversee daily cash monitoring Assist with bank postings and prepare proposed supplier payment runs Monitor working capital metrics including DSO, DPO, Inventory Turnover, and CCC

Inventory & Operational Finance

Reconcile inventory accounts including GRNI/WIP, investigate variances and improve controls Partner with operations to support inventory, stock movement, and costing visibility Own day-to-day financial operations including AP, AR, reconciliations and month-end activities

Support & Planning

Support the budgeting and forecasting cycles with variance analysis and insight Work with internal teams to improve financial transparency on job costing and project tracking Produce weekly sales reports and contribute to internal reporting packs

Compliance & Controls

Lead on quarterly VAT returns and payroll accuracy Support audit preparation and liaise with external auditors at year end Assist with R&D claim preparation and compliance submissions Drive process improvements and help develop scalable finance systems and controls

Collaboration & Development

Support the development of junior team members and help build finance understanding across departments Work closely with the Financial Controller to meet internal and external reporting deadlines

About You:

Essential

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or finalist Experience preparing management accounts and managing operational finance (AP/AR/cashflow) Strong understanding of UK GAAP and FRS 102 Familiarity with multi-currency environments and standard costing principles Confident using Excel and comfortable building or improving finance processes Experience working in a manufacturing or project-based business Good knowledge of VAT, payroll, and general compliance requirements Detail-focused with a proactive and hands-on approach Strong communicator with the ability to engage across finance and non-finance teams

Desirable

Exposure to R&D tax relief claims Experience with cloud-based ERP systems (e.g., Odoo, NetSuite, Xero) Interest or experience with Power BI or other data visualisation tools

Why Enspec?

Gain exposure to a wide range of finance and commercial activities Take ownership of your work and help shape how finance operates as we scale Opportunity for progression into a future Finance Manager role Collaborate in a values-led, purpose-driven environment Competitive salary and flexible working culture Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 4:30pm Monday - Thursday and 8am to 1:00pm on Friday, with a half-hour lunch.
Enspec Power Ltd. is committed to creating an environment where everyone can do their best work. Our core values--innovation, hard work, communication, teamwork, continuous improvement, and impact--guide everything we do. We believe in fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence, where every employee is valued and encouraged to contribute to our success

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Referral programme Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M3 3EB