Management Accountant

Reference: #IND-HL-25_1750865036

Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Lancaster area
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Reporting to: Owner / Managing Director

About the Business:

We are proud to be working with a well-established, family-run business based in Lancaster area, known for its strong values, long-standing customer relationships, and commitment to quality. With continued growth and investment in the future, the business is now looking to appoint a dedicated Management Accountant to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and provide valuable commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.

The Role:

This is a key, hands-on role within the business, working closely with the owner and wider team. You will take responsibility for producing timely and accurate management information while overseeing a small accounts team handling transactional duties. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys variety, autonomy, and being embedded in the heart of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting

  • Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

  • Business partnering with the owner to support strategic and operational decisions

  • Oversight of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control functions (managed by two accounts assistants)

  • Managing cash flow and working capital

  • VAT returns and compliance reporting

  • Supporting year-end processes and liaising with external accountants

  • Continuous improvement of financial systems and processes

  • Ad-hoc analysis and project support as required

About You:

  • Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or qualified by experience

  • Previous experience in a hands-on SME or family business environment desirable

  • Strong management accounts and commercial finance experience

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across all areas of the business

  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident working independently

  • Strong Excel and accounting software skills (Sage, Xero, or similar)

What's on Offer:

  • A varied and rewarding role within a stable and growing family business

  • Close working relationship with the business owner

  • Opportunity to shape the finance function and make a real impact

  • Friendly, down-to-earth culture with long-standing team members

  • Competitive salary and benefits

If this opportunity is of interest and you'd like to learn more, please apply and contact Nathan Baillie, Finance Business Manager at Butler Rose, for a confidential discussion.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£36,000.00 - £42,000.00
Per annum
GBP36000 - GBP42000 per annum

Lancashire

Full Time

Added 25/06/2025
Reference: #IND-HL-25_1750865036

Management Accountant

Lancashire
Full Time

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