Job Description

Job Title:

Management Accountant

Reports to:

Financial Controller

Location:

Wigan

Hours:

24-30 per week, (Days: Monday & Thursday, remaining days flexible)

Contract:

Permanent

Salary:

40k Full Time Equivalent depending on experience (Pro rata)

Purpose of Role

To provide accurate and timely financial and management information, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and supporting operational decision-making through detailed analysis and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting

Prepare monthly financial accounts and ensure adherence to reporting deadlines. Complete balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., payroll, pensions, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets). Maintain Fixed Asset Register and calculate depreciation. Ensure timely payment of VAT, Corporation Tax, and PAYE.

Management Accounting

Produce detailed monthly P&L reports by campaign/client/site. Conduct cost variance analysis and identify trends. Assist operational managers with forecasting and cost tracking. Prepare and present management accounts to senior stakeholders.

Cashflow Management

Maintain weekly short-term cashflow forecasts. Plan supplier payments and manage aged debtors. Liaise with client payment teams to ensure timely invoice settlement.

Budgeting

Assist the Financial Controller with annual budget setting. Review monthly performance vs budget and produce variance reports.

Other Duties

Support pension re-enrolment compliance. Summarise business contracts and support the business with renewals. Provide backup for Payroll Manager and support ad-hoc projects including implementation of new HR & Payroll system in 2026.

Skills & Qualifications

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified. Strong knowledge of financial and management accounting principles. Advanced Excel and financial systems experience. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Personal Attributes

Detail-oriented and highly organised. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Proactive and collaborative approach.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 40,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 - 30 per week

Work Location: In person