Management Accountant

GSF Car Parts; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor is seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team. This analytical role is critical for delivering timely financial reporting and supporting operational decisions. Candidates should be qualified accountants (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and proficient in Excel, with strong analytical skills. You will manage financial accounts and engage with various stakeholders to drive business performance. The role offers career progression and benefits, including 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Online employee discount scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of FRS102, including preparation and review of statutory accounts.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver P&L and balance sheet analysis with commentary on key variances.
• Maintain strong financial controls for accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate across finance teams to deliver complete and timely financial information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial insight

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

BI tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for an analytical and commercially minded Management Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This is a key role within a fast-paced environment, responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting operational decision-making, and driving business performance.

You will take ownership of management and financial accounts, providing insightful analysis and ensuring robust financial controls are maintained.

About You

Key Responsibilities

Management Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and deliver P&L and balance sheet analysis with clear commentary on key variances.
• Reconcile and review balance sheet accounts, ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Conduct margin and revenue analysis, including rebates.

Systems, Processes & Controls

• Maintain strong financial controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Drive continuous process improvements within finance and across the wider business.
• Leverage BI, ERP, and reporting tools to streamline reporting and enhance data quality.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate across finance teams, including transactional and FP&A, to deliver complete and timely financial information.
• Build strong relationships with budget holders and key stakeholders to support informed decision-making.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) – ideal for a first-time mover from practice.
• Strong knowledge of FRS102, including preparation and review of statutory accounts.
• Excellent analytical skills with commercial insight.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Proactive, resourceful, and solution-focused.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing ability.
• Constructive challenger with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Resilient and adaptable with a positive, “can-do” attitude.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Access to an online employee discount scheme, including major retailers, cinemas, theme parks, and more.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business.

About Us

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 205 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure.