Management Accountant

12?month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)Liverpool City Centre Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days from home)Salary: up to £45,000We are currently recruiting for an experienced Management Accountant to join a well-established and collaborative finance team on a 12?month fixed term maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a management accountant who enjoys producing insightful management information and working closely with stakeholders to support decision-making and commercial performance.

Reporting into the Finance team, you will play a key role in delivering timely, accurate financial information and supporting effective financial planning and control across the business. Key responsibilities include:

• Producing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and clear, insightful commentary
• Supporting the annual budgeting process and regular forecasting cycles
• Business partnering with budget holders and senior managers, providing financial challenge and insight
• Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring strong financial controls
• Supporting year?end processes and liaising with internal and external auditors
• Identifying and implementing improvements to finance processes, systems, and reporting
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies, financial regulations, and governance requirements

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a Management Accountant or similar role
• Strong experience across budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• The ability to interpret and explain complex financial data to non?financial stakeholders
• Experience in a large or regulated organisation (desirable but not essential)
• A professional accounting qualification (fully qualified or working towards)
• Strong Excel skills and confident use of finance systems
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines

This role offers a hybrid working model, with three days per week in the Liverpool office and two days working from home, providing a good balance between collaboration and flexibility.

• Salary up to £45,000, depending on experience
• 12?month fixed term contract (maternity cover)
• Hybrid working
• Liverpool City Centre location
• Supportive, high-performing finance team

If you're a Management Accountant looking for a varied, hands-on role within a collaborative environment, this could be a great next move.