Job Description
Management Accountant
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Location: Liverpool City Centre
Type: Permanent, Full-time, hybrid working
We're working with a well-established, operationally focused business based in Liverpool to recruit a Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a CIMA or ACCA finalist-level studier looking to step into a broad, hands-on role with real exposure to operational stakeholders.
The Role
Reporting into a Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of management accounting activities, with a strong focus on cost control, reporting, and partnering with non-finance teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Producing monthly management accounts and detailed cost reports
- Reviewing costs, calculating accruals and prepayments, and preparing variance analysis with commentary
- Building strong working relationships with operational and technical teams
- Balance sheet reconciliations relating to operational accounts
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes alongside international finance teams
- Assisting with quarterly and annual reporting requirements
- Providing guidance and support to junior finance staff
- Authorising payment runs and handling ad-hoc finance tasks.
About You
You'll ideally bring:
- CIMA or ACCA finalist-level status
- Previous experience in a management accounting or operational finance role
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Confidence working with spreadsheets and finance systems (SAP experience beneficial)
- The ability to communicate clearly with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- A proactive, team-oriented approach
Why Apply?
- Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000
- Broad, commercially focused role with operational exposure
- Supportive environment for professional qualification completion
- Opportunity to develop strong business partnering experience
If you're a finalist-level studier looking for your next step in management accounting within an operationally focused business, this role is well worth exploring.
