Management Accountant

Management Accountant | Up to £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience) | Manchester - Hybrid/Office (UK) | Full‑time, Permanent

Robert half is partnering with a dynamic and ambitious specialist financial services group operating multiple market‑facing brands within personal finance, digital banking and financial wellbeing. There focus is on delivering best‑in‑class financial products and services, backed by exceptional customer service and driven by innovation and continual growth. They operate across the UK and pride ourselves on our collaborative culture and commitment to supporting both customers and colleagues to achieve their best.

Role Overview

The company is looking for a proactive, technically strong Management Accountant to join there finance team and play a key role in supporting strategic business decision‑making. You will be responsible for preparing insightful management information, owning aspects of budgeting and forecasting, and partnering with finance and operational colleagues to drive performance and commercial understanding. This is a pivotal role where you will help shape financial planning and analysis in a growing part of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts, including profit & loss, balance sheet and variance analysis with meaningful commentary.
• Support the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasting with robust analysis and challenge.
• Produce insightful management reports to inform business leaders and support strategic planning.
• Analyse key financial drivers and performance indicators, highlighting trends and opportunities.
• Work closely with operational teams to build commercial awareness and understanding of cost, revenue and profitability dynamics.
• Assist in cash flow forecasting, scenario planning and long‑range financial modelling.
• Ensure procedures and controls are fit for purpose and support compliance with group policies and financial regulations.
• Provide support on ad‑hoc financial projects, business cases and system/process improvements.

About You

• Part‑qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) with strong management accounting experience.
• Proven experience in producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and tell the financial story to non‑finance stakeholders.
• Strong Excel and financial systems capability, with experience using accounting packages and reporting tools.
• Commercially minded, adaptable and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to build credible working relationships across teams.

On Offer

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 (depending on experience)
• Supportive team and collaborative working culture
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Hybrid working arrangements (team/office balance)