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.
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:
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Producing monthly management accounts and detailed cost reports
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Reviewing costs, calculating accruals and prepayments, and preparing variance analysis with commentary
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Building strong working relationships with operational and technical teams
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Balance sheet reconciliations relating to operational accounts
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Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes alongside international finance teams
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Assisting with quarterly and annual reporting requirements
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Providing guidance and support to junior finance staff
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Authorising payment runs and handling ad-hoc finance tasks.
You'll ideally bring:
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CIMA or ACCA finalist-level status
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Previous experience in a management accounting or operational finance role
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Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
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Confidence working with spreadsheets and finance systems (SAP experience beneficial)
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The ability to communicate clearly with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
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A proactive, team-oriented approach
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Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000
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Broad, commercially focused role with operational exposure
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Supportive environment for professional qualification completion
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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.
