Management Accountant/Finance Manager

Management Accountant / Finance Manager

Based: South Manchester (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £50k dependent on experience & study level + Bonus + Study Support (if desired) + Excellent Benefits

Whitaker Smith are exclusively partnering with an ambitious, fast-growing SME looking to appoint a Management Accountant in a newly created position. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys analysing data, solving problems and turning numbers into meaningful commercial insight whilst overseeing all internal finance and leading a small team of 2-3.

Role

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• Producing monthly management accounts, forecasts and budgets for the business
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• Working with the FD on acquisitions, ensuring smooth integration to group
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• Leading a team of 2-3 people (Junior Accounts) ensuring their development and training
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• Overseeing monthly analysis and reconciliation of high volume data, identifying trends, variances and opportunities for improvement.
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• Supporting on future acquisition targets through detailed commercial and financial analysis alongside the FD
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• Producing weekly and monthly KPI reporting, providing meaningful insight to support business performance and decision making.
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• Analysing acquisition performance against expectations and preparing reports for senior management, delivering numbers to the Directors/board
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• Supporting continuous improvements in reporting, finance processes and data quality through strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
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• Collaborating closely with the Finance Director and wider leadership team, providing commercial insight to support future growth.
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Experience:

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• Studying CIMA/ACCA OR QBE
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• Experience working in a growing SME environment is absolutely essential (under £30m turnover)
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• Experience managing a small team essential
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• Hands on, agile and keen to continue developing your experience
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For someone who enjoys learning & working in a fast-paced, growing environment, this role offers the chance to make a real impact whilst developing into a key member of the finance team as the business continues its ambitious growth journey. Please send your CV for consideration!