Managment Accountant

Management Accountant | Kendal | Up to £45,000+ Benefits

I'm currently working exclusively with a well-established and growing business in the Kendal area to recruit an experienced Management Accountant
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This is a broad and commercially focused finance role, reporting directly to the leadership team and offering exposure across multiple entities within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. It would suit a hands‑on accountant who enjoys ownership, variety, and working closely with operational stakeholders.

• Preparation and consolidation of monthly management accounts across multiple entities using Xero
• Processing sales transactions, including additional sales items and incentives
• Balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany accounts, VAT, WIP, and other control accounts
• Processing ad‑hoc supplier and business payments across group entities
• Weekly payroll processing for a small employee base
• Preparation and submission of Group VAT and CIS returns
• Statutory reporting and filing requirements, including submissions to Companies House
• Producing cost‑to‑date reporting and financial analysis for internal stakeholders
• Updating project cost of sales and monitoring financial performance
• Preparing weekly and monthly management reporting packs
• Cash flow forecasting and supporting preparation of forecast financial statements
• Producing monthly compliance and reporting packs for external funders
• Maintaining the fixed asset register
• Supporting year‑end audit processes and liaising with external auditors

You will ideally be:

• Part‑qualified, qualified, or qualified by experience (ACCA / CIMA / ACA preferred)
• Experienced in management accounts preparation within an SME or multi‑entity environment
• Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of the finance function
• Strong on systems, with experience of cloud‑based accounting software
• Detail‑oriented, commercially aware, and able to build relationships across the business

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, privately owned business with ambitious growth plans, where finance plays a key role in commercial decision‑making.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.