Hays
Management Accountant
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Your new company
A growing and highly successful accountancy and business advisory practice based in Greater Manchester is seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant to join its expanding team.
Working with a diverse portfolio of SME clients across a range of sectors, the business provides outsourced finance support, management accounting, and strategic financial guidance. Due to continued organic growth and sustained client demand, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious finance professional who wants to build strong client relationships and play a key role in helping businesses achieve their objectives.
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you can make a visible impact, work closely with decision-makers, and develop your career within a supportive and growing environment.
Your new role
As Management Accountant, you will manage a dedicated portfolio of clients, becoming a trusted advisor and an integral part of their finance function.
Working closely with business owners and senior stakeholders, you will provide meaningful financial insight, challenge performance where appropriate, and support strategic decision-making. For some clients, you will act as their sole finance function, taking ownership of their financial management and serving as their primary point of contact for all finance-related matters.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Producing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Preparing budgets, forecasts, and cashflow projections.
- Analysing financial performance and providing actionable commercial insights.
- Managing and developing strong relationships across a portfolio of SME clients.
- Acting as a trusted finance business partner to business owners and management teams.
- Supporting clients with strategic decision-making and business growth plans.
- Reviewing bookkeeping processes and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Preparing and reviewing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with relevant deadlines.
- Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.
- Working across cloud-based accounting systems including Xero and Sage.
- Collaborating with colleagues to deliver an exceptional client experience.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
This role offers a mix of office, home, and client-site working, providing variety and exposure to a broad range of businesses and industries.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced Management Accountant who enjoys building relationships and partnering with clients to help them succeed. You will ideally have:
- ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or AAT qualification, or be qualified by experience.
- Previous experience within practice, outsourced finance, or a client-facing finance environment.
- Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
- Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, and cashflow reports.
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage with non-finance stakeholders.
- A commercial mindset and the ability to translate financial information into practical business advice.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple client priorities.
- Experience using Xero, Sage, or similar cloud-based accounting systems.
- A proactive, professional, and solutions-focused approach.
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team culture.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements (a mixture of office, home working, and client site).
- The opportunity to manage your own portfolio of clients.
- Exposure to a diverse range of growing SME businesses.
- A genuine opportunity to influence business performance and client success.
- Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
- Modern technology and systems.
- A supportive, collaborative, and people-focused culture.
- Regular team events and a positive working environment.
- The opportunity to join a business experiencing significant growth and long-term success.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers, which can be found at hays.co.uk.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location