Management Accountant

Package Description :

Management Accountant (12–15 Month Maternity Cover)

Together we make a difference. We develop and learn, and we support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same : to champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support – they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them, and we work together for change.

We’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented  Management Accountant  to join our finance team on a  12–15 month maternity cover contract . This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is confident working independently, and has a passion for continuous improvement.

Location :  Hybrid – Cheadle Central Office & Remote

Hours :   Full-Time, 37.5 Hours per Week

Working Pattern :  Fixed -Term Contract (12–15 Months)

Salary :   £41,490 per annum (based on 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)

Reporting to :  Head of Finance.

Deadline :  Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

This is a  hybrid role , with time split between working remotely and being based at our  Cheadle Central office, Stockport.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage the management accounting service, supporting the Head of Finance to deliver accurate financial management and reporting.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, ensuring compliance with Trust procedures and statutory requirements.
• Manage the Trust’s banking systems, including supplier payments and cash flow monitoring.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance systems, processes, and controls to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Lead a small transactional finance team handling petty cash, accounts payable, and administrative tasks.
• Ensure timely preparation of month-end journals, accruals, prepayments, and monthly management accounts.
• Administer banking transactions with robust checks and balances.
• Manage finance software and provide support to the wider team.
• Prepare information for external audits and champion sound financial practices and compliance.

What we’re looking For :

Benefits :

Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.

Interested in a rewarding fixed-term role where your skills make a difference?

We’d love to hear from you.

To learn more , please read the attached full job description.

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you.