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Addition+

Management Accountant

On site

Northwich, United kingdom

£ 50,000 /year

Freelance

03-02-2026

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Skills

Attention to detail Accounting

Job Specifications

Introduction

This business sits at the heart of a fast-moving, service-led environment, where strong financial control really matters. As part of a close-knit finance function, this role plays a key part in keeping reporting accurate, compliant, and decision-ready.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Producing accurate monthly management accounts, covering P&L and balance sheet performance
Owning the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, prepayments, payroll and intercompany postings
Managing balance sheet reconciliations across key accounts
Preparing clear variance analysis against prior periods and prior year
Ensuring financial reporting aligns with UK GAAP/IFRS and internal control standards
Maintaining the fixed asset register, including depreciation and capitalisation
Preparing VAT returns and ensuring HMRC compliance
Supporting internal and external audits with schedules and evidence
Maintaining cashbooks, bank postings and cash reconciliations
Working closely with Payroll to ensure accurate journals and statutory deductions
Partnering with FP&A and supporting process improvements across finance

Main Skills Needed:

AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA part-qualified or qualified
Solid experience with month-end close and management accounting
Exposure to VAT returns and audit support
Strong Excel capability, including PivotTables and lookups
A strong control mindset with excellent attention to detail
Confidence working in a fast-paced, service-driven environment

What’s in It for You:

A hands-on role with real ownership across core accounting and controls
Exposure to a broad range of finance activities, not just reporting
A collaborative finance team with a focus on quality and improvement
Opportunity to build on technical accounting and governance experience
A stable role where accuracy and integrity are genuinely valued

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

Looking for top talent? Look no further than Addition+! Our team of experienced recruiters have a deep understanding across multiple industries, hiring trends and technologies. At Addition, we specialise in sourcing and placing highly skilled professionals in a variety of sectors including IT & Digital, Finance, HR & Talent, Property Management, Operations, Senior Appointments, and Public Sector. We pride ourselves on our personalised approach towards recruitment as we take the time to understand your unique hiring needs a... Know more