Wade Macdonald
Management Accountant
Management Accountant at Wade Macdonald, based in Manchester, North West England, paying £50,000 - £55,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · Hybrid
- Location
- Manchester, North West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Accountant
About 9% above the going rate for accountant
Reference 57501810
About the role
Management Accountant - £50,000 to £55,000 - Manchester (Hybrid Working)
About the Client
Wade Macdonald are currently working with a rapidly expanding organisation within the Technology sector, experiencing significant growth and offering an exciting opportunity to join their close-knit finance team. With ambitious plans for the future, they are looking for individuals who enjoy taking ownership, embracing change and contributing to a growing business. Their culture is collaborative, supportive and fast-paced, with plenty of opportunities to develop professionally and make a genuine impact.
About the Job
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and ambitious Management Accountant to join a small finance team during an exciting period of growth and transformation. The role offers a broad mix of management accounting, financial operations and business partnering, alongside the opportunity to play a key part in an upcoming finance systems change.
Duties will include:
- Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting the month-end close process.
- Overseeing day-to-day finance activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Supporting tax compliance, audit preparation and year-end requirements.
- Maintaining the general ledger, including reconciliations, journals and financial controls.
- Working closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and support decision-making.
- Assisting with the transition from Xero to a new finance system, helping to improve processes and reporting capabilities.
- Identifying opportunities to streamline existing procedures and improve efficiencies.
- Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc projects as the business continues to expand.
About the Successful Applicant
You will be a proactive, hands-on Management Accountant with strong Excel skills, good accounting systems knowledge and ideally experience using Xero. Part-qualified or actively studying towards ACCA/CIMA, you will have solid month-end and management accounting experience. A positive, can-do attitude, adaptability and a genuine desire to develop are essential, alongside the confidence to work within a small team and embrace systems and process improvements.
What You Will Receive in Return
You will benefit from hybrid working in Central London, 30 days’ annual leave, private medical insurance and study support towards professional accounting qualifications. Joining a rapidly growing Technology organisation, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in a major finance systems transformation while developing your skills and progressing your career.
Reference: 57501810 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 9 Dec 2026 · Listed via Wade Macdonald
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