An excellent opportunity awaits for a Management Accountant to join a rapidly expanding PE backed business based in Bolton. This organisation is investing significantly in its finance function to underpin ongoing growth and commercial success.
As a Management Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering insightful financial reporting and analysis, directly supporting key decision-making across the business. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, exposure to senior leadership, and the chance to make a tangible impact on performance within an inclusive and supportive team. If you are seeking a role where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish, this is the perfect next step.


* Be part of a fast-growing business that is transforming its sector through digital innovation and investment in people.
* Enjoy flexible hybrid working patterns and a collaborative culture that values knowledge sharing and professional development.
* Gain high visibility with senior leaders while influencing commercial decisions and driving business performance.


What you’ll do:
As a Management Accountant in this thriving environment, you will immerse yourself in both routine financial processes and strategic projects that shape the future of the business. Your day-to-day will involve collaborating with colleagues from various departments to deliver meaningful insights that inform commercial decisions. You will be responsible for producing high-quality financial reports, analysing trends in sales and costs, managing budgets, and ensuring strong financial controls are upheld. By taking ownership of critical processes such as month-end close and margin analysis, you will help drive efficiency improvements while supporting wider business objectives.


* Take full responsibility for the month-end close process, ensuring timely preparation of management accounts complete with detailed variance analysis and insightful commentary.
* Prepare and review profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports to provide accurate financial information for stakeholders.
* Deliver comprehensive margin and profitability analysis across products, channels, and promotional activities to support strategic initiatives.
* Collaborate closely with teams across operations, marketing, and commercial functions to support budgeting, forecasting, and informed decision-making.
* Monitor revenue trends, analyse sales performance data, and identify cost drivers within a dynamic e-commerce environment.
* Support the creation and maintenance of budgets as well as rolling forecasts by providing clear insight into risks and opportunities facing the business.
* Perform thorough balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy, integrity, and robust financial controls are maintained at all times.
* Provide detailed stock and inventory analysis by partnering with operations teams to understand movements and their impact on margins.
* Assist with cashflow forecasting processes and contribute to effective working capital management strategies.
* Drive continuous improvement by supporting automation initiatives within the finance function and contributing to ad hoc projects that enable business growth.




What you bring:
To excel as a Management Accountant in this forward-thinking retail organisation, you will bring substantial experience from similar roles where you have demonstrated your ability to manage complex financial processes efficiently. Your background may include time spent within fast-paced commercial settings where adaptability was key.


* Qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) or qualified by experience with proven track record in similar roles within finance.
* Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and translate findings into actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
* Excellent communication skills enabling you to build relationships with colleagues across different functions including non-finance teams.
* Proactive approach combined with meticulous attention to detail ensures accuracy in all aspects of financial reporting and analysis.
* Advanced Excel proficiency is essential; familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI would be advantageous
* Comfortable working in a fast-moving setting where priorities can shift quickly as the business continues its rapid expansion trajectory.




What sets this company apart:
This organisation stands out for its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member’s contribution is recognised. With ambitious plans for continued expansion in the digital retail space, employees benefit from genuine opportunities for career progression supported by ongoing training initiatives. The company’s hybrid working model promotes flexibility while encouraging collaboration among colleagues who share knowledge freely. You’ll find yourself surrounded by supportive leadership who value open communication and empower staff at all levels to influence positive change. The focus on continuous improvement means your ideas for enhancing processes or adopting new technologies will always be welcomed-making this an ideal environment for those who want their work to have real impact while developing professionally within a nurturing team culture.
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