Management Accountant

Management Accountant Salary: £50,000- £55,000

Location:

Manchester (hybrid) Duration:
Permanent Sellick Partnership has been engaged exclusively to recruit a Management Accountant for an award winning and people focused IT management consultancy firm (recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplace in Tech and ranked by the Financial Times) at the heart of Manchester city centre. Their success is built on combining deep technical expertise with real commercial understanding and helping their clients achieve meaningful business outcomes.

As they continue to grow, we're excited to introduce an opportunity for a talented Management Accountant to join a high performing Finance team. As Management Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and supporting strategic decision making across the business. This is a hands-on position offering real ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to shape processes within a growing organisation.

You will be working in a collaborative and supportive environment; gain exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic planning and be able to influence and improve finance processes in a growing business. If you're a proactive, commercially minded accountant looking for your next step in a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities Full ownership of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and insightful commentary Preparation of month-end working papers (accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, leases and balance sheet reconciliations) Posting journals and ensuring integrity of financial data Managing supplier relationships, invoice processing, and weekly payment runs Supporting Finance Group reporting packs (Flash reporting, full P&L, cashflow, balance sheet) Supporting quarterly forecasting, annual budgets, and business planning Assisting with preparation of monthly business packs Providing external audit support and responding to audit queries Supporting strategy and annual reporting Developing standard procedures and driving continuous process improvements Assisting with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests The successful individual will be a confident, detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys taking ownership and driving improvements.

Essential Skills & Experience Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) Strong management accounting experience Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, XLOOKUP minimum) Strong analytical and numerical ability Exceptional attention to detail Excellent organisational and time management skills

Desirable Experience within a professional consulting or professional services environment Previous experience in a finance function within professional services Key Competencies We're looking for someone who:
Acts decisively with initiative, drive and adaptability Communicates clearly and builds strong working relationships at all levels Thinks independently and analytically Identifies and implements process improvements Manages workload effectively and prioritises proactively Demonstrates sound judgement and problem-solving ability Thrives in a collaborative team environment Maintains resilience under pressure Is motivated, results-driven and committed to high-quality work Embraces and lives our company values We are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

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