Management Accountant

Maintel Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Blackburn is looking for a Management Accountant. You will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts, conducting variance analysis, and ensuring compliance with reporting deadlines. The ideal candidate has strong accounting skills and advanced Excel proficiency. The role offers a hybrid working model along with substantial employee benefits including a pension scheme and health care cash plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday, rising to 28 days

Company pension scheme

Private medical scheme

Gym membership

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within management accounting.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and other financial reporting.
• Conduct variance analysis and produce key performance indicators.
• Provide supporting commentaries to stakeholders.

Skills

Accounting and analytical skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Full or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent)

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Management Accountant will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts and related financial reports, including profit and loss, balance sheets, cash flows, variance analysis, key performance indicators, and supporting commentaries in line with agreed SLAs and reporting deadlines. The role plays a key part in delivering accurate financial insights that drive informed business decisions.

Hours per week: 37.5

Location: Blackburn - Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and other financial reporting.
• Conduct variance analysis and produce key performance indicators.
• Provide supporting commentaries to stakeholders.
• Ensure reports comply with SLAs and deadlines.
• Collaborate with other teams across the business to integrate financial insights.

Qualifications

• Full or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within management accounting.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (e.g., PivotTables, VLOOKUPs) and experience with accounting systems.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and efficiency.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and solutions‑oriented.

Your Benefits

Standard Benefits

• 25 days holiday, rising to 28 days, plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced sick pay
• Health care cash plan
• Private medical scheme (self and family)
• Income protection scheme
• Employee assistance line
• Discounts and cashback on shopping
• Discounted YorkTest home kits
• Free car parking (Blackburn site)

Flex Benefits

• Holiday trading
• Critical illness cover
• ULEV car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership
• Car breakdown cover
• Will writing service

Compensation

• Annual salary review
• Bonus and commission arrangements*
• Car allowances*
• Recruitment referral scheme
• Various recognition schemes (e.g., long service awards)

* Role dependent

Working Environment

• Modern offices with collaboration/meeting spaces
• Agile/remote working
• Technology to support agile/remote working
• Free tea, coffee, juices and snacks at offices

Development

• Supported study
• Apprentice schemes
• Levy funded learning opportunities
• Individual development plans