Role: Management Accountant
Location: Middlewich
Salary: Circa £40k plus benefits
Format: Office-based | Full-time | Permanent


We’re working with a growing business to recruit a Management Accountant who wants more than just reporting — this is a role with real ownership, commercial exposure, and influence on decision-making.


Working closely with the Director of Finance & Operations, you’ll play a key role in shaping financial insight across the business, supporting performance, growth, and profitability.


The role


This is a broad, hands-on position where you’ll take ownership of management accounts while partnering with stakeholders across the organisation.


Key responsibilities include:


*Producing monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and variance analysis
*Delivering clear financial reports with meaningful commentary and recommendations
*Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes alongside departmental managers
*Analysing costs, margins, and profitability to support commercial decisions
*Assisting with cash flow forecasting and working capital management
*Supporting year-end accounts and liaising with external accountants and auditors
*Developing and improving financial models, reports, and controls
*Supporting pricing analysis, tender costing, and wider business planning
*Working closely with non-finance teams to improve financial understanding across the business


You’ll also be involved in day-to-day finance activity, ensuring data accuracy, reconciliations, and robust financial processes.


About you


You’ll be someone who enjoys getting close to the numbers but also understands the story behind them.


You’re likely to have:


*A degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline
*Be part-qualified or qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
*Experience in a management accounting role, ideally within an SME or growing business
*Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial models and data
*Excellent attention to detail with a strong analytical mindset
*The confidence to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders
*A proactive, organised approach and the ability to manage multiple deadlines






Why apply?




*Broad role with genuine exposure to senior stakeholders
*Opportunity to influence commercial decisions, not just report on them
*Varied, hands-on position in a collaborative environment
*Scope to improve systems, processes, and ways of working
*Ideal for someone looking to step up and make an impact