Management Accountant

An opportunity join an exciting, private equity backed Financial Services business based in South Manchester. This is a newly created role following substantial external investment, which has created a high growth culture which is placing a higher demand on the core finance team. Reporting into an experienced Financial Controller, you will have a broad set of responsibilities including; Maintain the integrity of the finance ledger, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and completely within the accounting system. Produce monthly management reports with clear commentary, highlighting performance, key movements, and actionable insights. Perform regular balance sheet reviews, investigating discrepancies and ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, helping to keep financial plans current and reliable. Oversee revenue checks and controls to confirm that reported income aligns with cash received. Support regulatory and compliance responsibilities, including preparation of statutory returns and oversight of payroll outputs. Ensure adherence to applicable regulations, accounting frameworks, and internal governance standards, keeping abreast of changes where relevant. Contribute to the year-end audit process, coordinating information requests and liaising with auditors and internal stakeholders. Drive enhancements to finance processes, leveraging system capabilities and advanced spreadsheet tools to improve efficiency and accuracy. Provide support on cross-functional initiatives and one-off projects as the organisation continues to develop and expand.