Management Accountant - 12 Month FTC

Management Accountant (12-Month FTC - Maternity Cover)
Location: Just outside Chester
Salary: Up to c.£40,000
Hybrid Working: 2 days office / 3 days home
Start Date: Mid to late November

Axon Moore are delighted to be partnering with a fantastic business based just outside Chester to recruit a Management Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation with a genuinely supportive and friendly finance team. The role offers broad exposure across the month-end process and management accounts function, making it ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on and working as part of a collaborative team environment.

The Role
Reporting into their Head of Finance, you will take ownership of key month-end activities while supporting the wider finance function as needed.

Duties will include:

Preparing and posting journals
Managing accruals and prepayments
Completing balance sheet reconciliations
Taking ownership of month-end processes
Assisting with management accounts preparation
Maintaining accuracy and integrity of financial records
Supporting purchase and sales ledger activities when required
Investigating and resolving financial discrepancies
Working closely with the wider finance team to ensure reporting deadlines are met
Providing ad hoc finance support as required
About You
To be considered, you will need:

Previous experience in a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant role
Hands-on experience with month-end accounting processes
Strong knowledge of accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations
Good Excel skills and attention to detail
A proactive and team-oriented approach
The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment
What's on Offer?

Salary up to c.£40,000
Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days from home)
Join a warm, welcoming and supportive finance team
Broad and varied role with exposure across the finance function
Well-organised handover ahead of the maternity cover period
Convenient location just outside Chester
If you're available to start in mid to late November and are looking for a varied accounting role within a fantastic business and team culture, we'd love to hear from you.

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