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Posted 01 August, 2026

Management Accountant

XPERT RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Stoke-on-Trent, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Management Accountant Permanent Monday - Friday 8am - 5.30pm Stoke on Trent Up to £60,000 per annum dependant on experience Are you a Management Accountant looking to join a growing business where you can develop your skills, take on more responsibility and play a key role within the finance team? Our client is a successful logistics business based in Stoke-on-Trent. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Management Accountant to work closely alongside the Financial Controller and support the continued growth of the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, owner-led business offering genuine progression, broad exposure across the finance function and the chance to become the Finance Manager's right-hand person.Key Responsibilities Working as part of a small finance team, you will support the Financial Controller across a broad range of management accounting duties while overseeing the day-to-day Purchase and Sales Ledger functions.\n
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  • Overseeing the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger.
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  • Assisting with the preparation of management accounts.
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  • Supporting budgets and forecasts.
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  • Posting journals, including prepayments and accruals.
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  • Assisting with the month-end process.
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  • Supporting stock control and stock reconciliations.
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  • Assisting with finance process improvements and ad hoc projects.
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Skills & Experience Required\n
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  • CIMA or ACCA qualified,
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  • Previous experience within a Management Accountant role.
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  • Strong understanding of month-end processes, journals, accruals and prepayments.
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  • Sage experience (essential).
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  • Strong Excel skills, including experience with formulas, pivot tables, reporting and analysing financial data to support decision-making.
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  • Experience within a stock-led environment would be advantageous.
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  • Proactive, organised and keen to develop within a growing business.
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Package & Benefits\n
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  • Competitive salary up to £60,000
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  • Opportunity to work for a respected and growing business
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  • Supportive management team with opportunities for development
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  • Varied role with real responsibility
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  • Company pension
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  • On-site parking
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  • Employee benefits package
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  • Friendly and collaborative working environment
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If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply now or get in touch with Jo Thompson - for more information. Feel free to contact me directly with any questions about the role or the recruitment process.Xpert Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client. By applying, you agree to register with us and consent to us holding your personal details on file. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact candidates who have been shortlisted for the role. However, we may also reach out regarding other suitable vacancies that match your profile.