Management Accountant

Management Accountant 5 days on site | Manchester The Role An opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Management Accountant to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function within a growing professional services environment. This is a hands-on role with real influence, supporting senior leadership with meaningful financial insight and helping to shape the direction of the business. You'll play a key part in delivering accurate and timely financial information, improving reporting processes, and strengthening financial controls as the organisation continues to expand. What You'll Be Doing Management Accounts & Reporting Prepare monthly management accounts, including full P&L and balance sheet ownership Deliver a weekly and monthly reporting suite to support decision-making Complete month-end close in line with reporting deadlines Ensure accuracy through reconciliations and key financial controls Analyse performance against budget and forecast, highlighting variancesBudgeting & Forecasting Lead the budgeting and quarterly forecasting process Provide data-driven insight into business performance Identify risks and opportunities, supporting strategic planningFinancial Control Oversee billing and collections processes Improve financial systems and procedures to support growth Produce cash flow forecasts and manage cash position Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements Prepare statutory and regulatory returns for reviewCommercial Insight & Business Support Develop reporting around billable hours, work in progress, and operational performance Provide clear, practical insights to the leadership team Monitor new initiatives and recommend improvements What You'll Bring Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities High attention to detail and a methodical approach to financial control Confidence working independently and taking ownership of processes Solid understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles Advanced Excel skills and experience handling large data sets Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across teams Qualifications Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) Why Apply? This role offers the chance to step into a visible and impactful position within a growing business, where your work will directly support decision-making and drive improvements. It's well suited to someone who enjoys building processes, working closely with stakeholders, and adding real commercial value. 51484CH INDMANS The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position