Management Accountant

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• Buckshaw Village, UK

With head office based in Chorley, this established group of businesses is one of the UK’s most highly respected organisations in a niche area within the service sector. Growing at a rate of between 5 and 10% year on year, they have a turnover of over £60m and remain focused on providing the highest quality of product. A growing group, they have clients across the UK where the highest levels of service provide the platform to ensure they remain a market leader.

Employing over 700 staff, this role provides a platform to progress in a commercially astute business.

• Competitive occupational sick pay scheme
• Study packages for professional qualifications
• Enhanced holiday package
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working
• Discounts on service and products

In this key role in finance, office based (potentially 1 day a week hybrid longer term) reporting to the Head of Finance you will be responsible for the production of detailed and meaningful month end accounting for one of the main business units in a group setting. Working to improve process, enhance data and enable the commercial decision making, this role also provides scope to support ongoing projects across finance.

Managing 2 junior members of the team, you will lead on developing skills to ensure a slick and effective finance function.

• Production of monthly and quarterly management accounts ensuring accuracy and production in accordance with the timetable
• Financial reporting across the division
• Production of MI across finance whilst managing the ledgers
• Accurate maintenance of the banking facility
• Supervision and management of junior members of the team
• Assistance and support during the annual audit process
• Enhancing the process and procedures where appropriate whilst supporting further system improvements

Part or fully qualified (study support is available) you shall be an experienced Management Accountant with strong technical skills in this area. You will also remain hands‑on in the ledgers, supporting the Head of Finance to develop the processes. The ability to manage and supervise juniors is also important, with strong systems/Excel skills. You will be comfortable working in a team environment.

With a competitive salary, on‑site parking and an enhanced benefits package, this role offers flexible working and the ability to further develop skills as well as progress in your studies should this be required.

This role is being handled by Darren Cadman. Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market‑leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy.

Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.