Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Preston

Adecco are privileged to be supporting our engineering parts supply client in Preston as they recruit for a new group Accountant.

They are recognised as a leading provider of industrial solutions
.

A global company the UK operation plays a key role in delivering maintenance, upgrades, and bespoke engineering services and solutions
.

This is a stand alone role so you will need to be a capable and commercially minded fully qualified accountant to take ownership of the finance function and support strategic decision‑making.

Reporting to Managing Director and EU based senior finance management, you will take full responsibility for the finance function, ensuring robust financial control, insightful reporting, and compliance with statutory requirements. This role will suit a proactive individual who thrives in a hands‑on SME environment within a global group structure.

• Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts to strict deadlines, including detailed variance analysis, commentary, and actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Ownership of the annual budgeting and forecasting process
  , including quarterly forecasting and strategic financial planning.
• Preparation and submission of monthly VAT returns
  , ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Full responsibility for the year‑end audit process
  , including liaison with external auditors and the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Management of corporation tax compliance
  , working closely with external tax advisors on submissions, planning, and R&D tax credit claims
  .
• Oversight and control of cash flow management
  , including bank accounts, payments, and preparation of accurate cash flow forecasts to support business operations.
• Development and maintenance of robust financial controls and processes to support a growing and evolving engineering business.
• Provision of commercial financial insight to support operational teams, project work, and investment decisions.
• Supporting the leadership team in driving efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

• Fully qualified accountant (
  ACA, ACCA or CIMA
  )
• Proven experience in a financial controller / senior finance role
  , ideally within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial services
• Strong technical expertise in statutory reporting, audit management, and tax compliance
• Experience operating within an SME
  , with a hands‑on and adaptable approach
• Commercially aware with the ability to partner operational teams and influence decision‑making
• Strong systems skills with SAP accounting systems and advanced Excel capability
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels, including external

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.