Management Accountant

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.

The Role

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:

• Producing monthly management accounts and detailed cost reports
• Reviewing costs, calculating accruals and prepayments, and preparing variance analysis with commentary
• Building strong working relationships with operational and technical teams
• Balance sheet reconciliations relating to operational accounts
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes alongside international finance teams
• Assisting with quarterly and annual reporting requirements
• Providing guidance and support to junior finance staff
• Authorising payment runs and handling ad-hoc finance tasks.

About You

You'll ideally bring:

• CIMA or ACCA finalist-level status
• Previous experience in a management accounting or operational finance role
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Confidence working with spreadsheets and finance systems (SAP experience beneficial)
• The ability to communicate clearly with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive, team-oriented approach

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000
• Broad, commercially focused role with operational exposure
• Supportive environment for professional qualification completion
• 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.