Commercial Management Accountant

Axon Moore are working with a Rochdale based, PE backed business to recruit a nearly qualified ACCA/CIMA Management Accountant to their finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established and successful company who are looking to bring in a Commercial Management Accountant.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Management Accountant as well as a strong commercial acumen. The role will see you managing two direct reports and you will report to the Financial Controller and CFO. You will oversee the day‑to‑day transactional accounting responsibilities and ensure the timely production of monthly management accounts and month‑end reporting.

£43-50k DOE, hybrid working options, 35 hour week, pension, 25 days holiday plus your birthday and bank holidays, health and well‑being app, free parking and retail discounts.

• Production of the monthly Management Accounts including group consolidation.
• Managing two team members and ensuring the month end close is completed according to schedule and deadlines.
• Monthly reconciliations, journals and P&L management.
• Preparation of the board packs with the required reporting and analysis.
• Providing financial support to the various department leads including P&L analysis.
• Responsible for the annual budget prep and re‑forecasting where required.
• VAT returns completed on schedule.
• Involvement in refinancing and acquisition activities.
• Preparation of annual audit and tax information.
• Preparation of specific and ad‑hoc reporting for internal and external stakeholders and investors.
• Other ad hoc duties on request.

• Previous experience in a Management Accountant role in a commercial setting.
• Nearly or newly ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified.
• Experience managing a team would be beneficial.
• Experience with Sage 200 (beneficial) and Advanced Excel skills (essential).
• Good commercial awareness and able to influence at all levels.
• Hands on with experience in all elements of the role.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate accuracy and pay attention to detail.
• Work in a mature, courteous and professional manner
• Strong interpersonal skills - approachable and down to earth with good communication skills

If you would like to hear more about this role, please get in touch with Harriett Busby at Axon Moore