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Urban Empire Recruitment are career consultants that partner with local businesses to provide candidates who have the right skill set. Most importantly we take the time to get to know what our candidates and clients goals, wants and needs are so we can ensure that we get the right cultural fit for a long-lasting work relationship.
Job Title:
Management Accountant
Location:
Liverpool, UK
Employment type:
Management Accountant
Industry:
Consulting
Working Hours:
9am - 5pm
Salary:
£45,000 - £50,000
About the Client
Are you a management accountant who wants to truly make a difference? We're looking for someone who goes beyond the numbers – someone who wants to get under the skin of the business, understand what makes it tick, and use their financial expertise to drive real, meaningful change.
This isn't a typical "churn out the month-end" role. You'll have the opportunity to become a genuine business partner, building relationships across all departments, understanding the challenges our teams face, and providing the financial insight that helps solve problems and unlock growth.
Be More Than Just a Number Cruncher
Immerse yourself in the business operations – understand our products, customers, and what drives success
Build strong working relationships with department heads and operational teams
Become the go-to person for financial insight and commercial advice
See the direct impact of your work on business decisions and outcomes
Make a Real Difference
Use your financial expertise to identify opportunities that genuinely improve business performance
Challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement across the organisation
Help shape strategy and influence key business decisions at all levels
Play a pivotal role in the company's growth and success story
About the Role
Are you a management accountant who wants to truly make a difference? We're looking for someone who goes beyond the numbers – someone who wants to get under the skin of the business, understand what makes it tick, and use their financial expertise to drive real, meaningful change.
This isn't a typical "churn out the month-end" role. You'll have the opportunity to become a genuine business partner, building relationships across all departments, understanding the challenges our teams face, and providing the financial insight that helps solve problems and unlock growth.
Be More Than Just a Number Cruncher
Immerse yourself in the business operations – understand our products, customers, and what drives success
Build strong working relationships with department heads and operational teams
Become the go-to person for financial insight and commercial advice
See the direct impact of your work on business decisions and outcomes
Make a Real Difference
Use your financial expertise to identify opportunities that genuinely improve business performance
Challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement across the organisation
Help shape strategy and influence key business decisions at all levels
Play a pivotal role in the company's growth and success story
Responsibilities
Management Accounting with Impact
Prepare monthly management accounts that tell the story behind the numbers
Deliver insightful variance analysis and commentary that highlights what really matters
Create financial reports and dashboards that drive action and inform decision-making
Own the month-end process while continuously looking for ways to add more value
True Business Partnering
Roll up your sleeves and work alongside operational teams to understand their challenges
Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance colleagues
Be proactive in identifying risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement
Support strategic projects and business cases with robust financial analysis
Strategic Planning & Forecasting
Lead the budgeting process in collaboration with department heads
Build forecasts that reflect the real dynamics of the business
Provide early warning systems and scenario planning to help navigate challenges
Support long-term strategic planning with commercial insight
Continuous Improvement
Question existing processes and champion better ways of working
Drive efficiency improvements across finance and the wider business
Support system enhancements and digital transformation initiatives
Share your knowledge and help develop the finance function
Requirements
About You
Essential Qualifications & Experience
CIMA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified
Solid management accounting experience in a hands-on, commercial role
Strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent Excel skills
Experience working with accounting software and ERP systems
The Right Mindset
Curious and engaged – you want to understand the 'why' behind the numbers, not just produce them
Collaborative – you thrive on building relationships and working cross-functionally
Impact-driven – you want to see your work make a tangible difference
Proactive – you don't wait to be asked; you identify opportunities and take initiative
Commercial – you understand business, not just accounting principles
Resilient – you're comfortable in a dynamic environment and can adapt quickly
Key Skills
Excellent communication skills – able to make finance accessible to everyone
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
Ability to see the big picture while managing the detail
Confidence to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
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