Management Accountant

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Management Accountant to join a growing finance team in Blackburn.

You will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and providing valuable financial insights to support business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and building relationships across a business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheets, cash flows and variance analysis.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage month-end journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Produce financial reports and KPI dashboards for senior management.
• Work closely with budget holders and non-financial stakeholders to explain financial performance.
• Investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support VAT returns and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support business projects.

Skills & Experience

• Full or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a finance or management accounting role.
• Strong understanding of management accounts, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and engage with stakeholders at all levels.

The Opportunity

A great opportunity for a motivated Management Accountant to join a commercially focused business on an initial 3-month temporary contract, with the potential to become permanent.