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Management Accountant
Job Posted: 17 hours ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Management Accountant (Manufacturing) | Manchester | £45,000 - £55,000, 25 days Holiday + BH, and wide range of benefits | FMCG | ACA/ACCA/CIMA
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth, PE-backed industrial engineering and manufacturing business with a reputation for excellence in delivering complex, project-based work across highly regulated sectors. With sustained investment, multiple operational sites, and a growing portfolio of contracts, the finance function is a key driver of commercial success and you'll be central to it.
The Role
This role sits at the heart of the business - providing robust, actionable financial support to stakeholders across multiple sites and departments. You'll report directly to a highly experienced, commercially focused Financial Controller, and work closely with an inspirational Finance Director who's committed to developing and empowering their team.
You'll also benefit from one of the best onboarding programmes we've seen - complete with tailored leadership development courses, including modules hosted in sunny international locations.
Key Responsibilities
Own multiple P&Ls across a diverse project portfolio
Deliver month-end reporting, journals (including payroll), accruals, and prepayments
Maintain and track fixed assets and depreciation schedules
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across projects and departments
Partner with Facilities and Site Managers to identify and drive commercial improvements
Support the delivery of the quarterly Board Pack, including commentary and analysis
Deliver the annual sector performance review across key customer categories
Contribute to the development of FP&A models and reporting enhancements
Work closely with the wider finance team to support transformation and system improvementsAbout You
You are a Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
Experience working in a project-based, manufacturing, engineering, or contract-led environment
Confident managing multiple P&Ls and balancing operational demands
Hands-on experience with month-end, payroll journals, and fixed assets
Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across sites and departments
Commercial mindset with a desire to make finance a true business partner
Proactive, organised, and confident using Excel and ERP systemsWhat's on Offer:
Up to £55,000 Salay (DOE)
5% Bonus, 5% Pension + Salary sacrifice car scheme
Join a forward-thinking finance team in a high-growth, PE-backed business
Work under inspiring leadership who actively invest in people and progression
Gain exposure to strategic decision-making, commercial partnering, and board-level insight
Enjoy a hybrid working pattern and a team culture that values autonomy and development
Benefit from a world-class onboarding experience and leadership development training in international locationsZachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.
Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics
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