Management Accountant

Department: Finance

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Description

As a Management Accountant, you will collaborate closely with the Managing Partner to provide high-quality financial insight that informs strategic decisions and drives business growth. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and can introduce structure, clarity, and focus to developing processes.

You will be instrumental in improving business performance through effective KPI reporting, working alongside managers across the organisation to strengthen transparency and accountability, and contributing to the overall financial strategy of the business.


Key Responsibilities

• Producing monthly management accounts, KPI reports, and insightful financial analysis to support business performance
• Presenting clear, actionable financial information to senior leadership to inform decision-making
• Taking ownership of the annual budgeting process, including ongoing monitoring and forecasting
• Partnering with operational managers to drive KPI excellence and improve overall business performance
• Providing commercial insight on the financial impact of strategic decisions
• Overseeing day-to-day finance operations, including reconciliations, expenses, VAT, and payables/receivables
• Collaborating with the Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to align reporting and strategy
• Enhancing financial systems, controls, and processes to improve efficiency and scalability
• Monitoring and controlling costs to ensure alignment with budgets and business objectives
• Supporting financial integration and reporting for acquisitions and mergers
  
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

You are a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys turning data into insight and driving tangible business outcomes. You bring a proactive mindset, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-evolving environment.

You will have:

• CIMA qualification (or equivalent)

Experience working within a small or growing finance team, with the ability to support scale and development

Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis

Advanced Excel skills and high levels of IT literacy

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams

Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure

Confidence in using data and technology to assess performance, manage risk, and support decision-making

A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for problem-solving

Experience with Power BI (desirable)

Job Benefits

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Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count

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