Management Accountant

Wigan Permanent £40,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a thriving organisation with a great culture and environment. The role is based in just outside Wigan and focuses on managing financial processes and providing valuable insights to support decision-making.
  • Fantastic family run business with huge scope for development
  • Great team culture and lots to add value

About Our Client

This is a unique opportunity to join a long-established, family-run hospitality group with a strong people-first culture. The business has a history spanning over 100 years and today is a £45m turnover organisation and continues to grow.

This is a culture that maintains a flat structure, fostering trust, and creating an environment where people are genuinely valued. Staff retention is strong, and the leadership team, including the owners, remain actively involved, treating employees with fairness, openness, and respect.

Job Description

As Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in strengthening the finance function as the business looks to modernise, improve processes, and prepare for future growth.

You'll work closely with the Finance Director, supporting financial management and leading the finance team. This role offers clear progression, with the potential to step into a more senior position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Full production of management accounts and financial reporting
  • Daily cashflow management for the group - with a particular focus on proactive debtor management to support payroll and operational needs
  • Managing, developing, and unifying an experienced finance team
  • Leading improvements in reporting processes, automation, and system deficiencies
  • Supporting the wider business with financial insight, cash management, and decision support

The Successful Applicant

About You:

  • You will be an active CIMA or ACCA studier or QBE
  • Stable, consistent career background with a focus on ownership and seeing things through
  • Strong team management skills - able to bring people together, motivate, and get the best out of experienced, long-standing team members
  • A self-starter with a hands-on approach - willing to roll up your sleeves, improve processes, and help modernise the finance function
  • A people person - approachable, down-to-earth, and aligned to the company's values of fairness, trust, and openness

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary up to £50k dependant on experience
  • Very generous holiday allowance
  • Opportunity to work in a permanent role with a stable and established company.
  • Collaborative company culture that values professional growth and development.



If you are ready to take the next step in your accounting career, we encourage you to apply for this Management Accountant position today!

Contact
Clare Newman
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6781678
Phone number
+44 151 255 3762

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Management Accountant
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Wigan
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Clare Newman
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3762
Job reference
JN-072025-6781678