Senior Management Accountant
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, m2 5wr |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4777907_1773080130 |
Summary
Your new company
A rapidly expanding utilities SME based in the heart of Salford Quays is searching for its next Senior Management Accountant to join a vibrant and ambitious finance team. This is a genuinely hands‑on role where no two days feel the same. The finance team is central to the company's growth journey, and this role offers the chance to shape processes The pace is fast, the work is varied, and the environment is one where you're encouraged to get involved, take ownership, and make a real impact. If you're looking for a role that blends technical management accounting with commercial exposure, and you enjoy working in a supportive, high‑growth environment, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.
Your new role
The Management Accountant will lead the month end process, producing accurate management accounts, maintaining strong balance sheet controls and delivering clear variance analysis across customer activity, consumption, pricing and costs. The role ensures financial controls are applied consistently, manages day to day banking activity and oversees both short term and long term cashflow forecasting. It also supports the development of financial models, supporting the budgeting and reforecasting cycles and prepares monthly performance reporting for senior leadership. The position provides financial insight to operational teams, supports costing, pricing and margin analysis across the metering portfolio and contributes to evaluating new opportunities and commercial initiatives.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, ACCA, CIMA, ACA or QBE the ideal candidate will be a confident and management accounts skills. They should be comfortable working in a fast paced, high‑growth SME environment, able to communicate clearly with both finance and non finance teams and confident in taking ownership of processes and driving improvements. Strong Excel skills, good commercial awareness and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture are essential, along with a proactive mindset and a willingness to get involved in a wide variety of tasks.
What you'll get in return
In return, you'll receive a competitive salary of £60,000, the flexibility of hybrid working, and the opportunity to work closely with an impressive and highly supportive Finance Director. You'll enjoy 25 days' holiday, a positive and engaging working culture, and the chance to be a key part of the company's exciting growth journey as it continues to scale
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