Management Accountant

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + BonusLocation: Rochdale

Keywords: Financial planning, management accounts, SAP, forecasting, business partnering, continuous improvement, flexible working, manufacturing experience

A well-regarded organisation in Rochdale is looking for a Management Accountant to join its finance team. This is a well-rounded role which will give you the opportunity to lean, develop and progress up to Financial Controller in the coming years. An excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytic skills and a proactive mindset to play a key role in financial planning, performance monitoring, and business partnering across the business.

You'll be responsible for producing accurate management accounts, improving costing systems, managing budgets and forecasts, and translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. This role also involves supporting senior stakeholders and contributing to strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost control processes
Refine and maintain product costing systems
Conduct variance analysis and support strategic decision-making
Partner with non-financial teams to provide insight and guidance
Perform bank reconciliations and support payroll as required
Contribute to finance-led projects and process improvement initiatives

You'll bring solid experience in management accounting, with a keen eye for detail, strong analytic skills, and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments-ideally in retail or logistics-and skilled in tools like SAP and Excel. You'll also be a great communicator, able to translate financial data into clear messages for non-financial audiences, while constantly seeking opportunities to improve processes and add value

What You'll Bring

Previous experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a manufacturing or commercial environment
Strong SAP and Excel skills
CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified (or QBE with relevant experience)
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements
Understanding of lean principles is a plus (Yellow Belt certification desirable but not essential)

Join a collaborative team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and flexible working helps maintain a healthy work-life balance. It's a great opportunity to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive environment.

Why Join?

Varied role with a mix of management accounting, analysis, business partnering & analytic
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
Supportive team culture with a focus on collaboration and inclusion
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Exposure to a variety of projects with real impact
Open and approachable leadership with a commitment to career progression

If you're interested in this role, feel free to get in touch with me at:

Matt BownResearcher - Qualified Finance Recruitment at Robert Walters

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates