Manchester office with homeworking flexibilityPrivate Equity Backedcirca £60k with bens and bonusOtto James Consulting is supporting a Manchester City Center client, in their search for a newly created Group Management Accountant position.2026 has seen our client go through seismic change, revolutionising their reporting lines, highlighting an immediate need for talent in their forward looking finance reporting. Private Equity backing from Maven Capital Partners, has facilitated the next tranche of growth, leading to a focus on talent within the current team and the addition of forward thinking, ambitious, communicative, business partners, looking for their next career step. This is a game changing role within the organisation. Responsibilities will consist of, but not restricted to:Working closely with the Group Finance DirectorDelivering to Sales and Operation on KPI''sProducing the monthly management accountants including variance analysis and commentary for local and Group management.Providing accurate analysis of costs, margins and profitability.Tracking costs monthly against budgets, flagging up trends and investigating variances.Managing regular stockPreparing and submitting monthly payroll and pension.Ownership of the year end accounts processes to prepare information for Group.Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts.Support the year end audit process, liaising with external auditors.Maintaining financial controls and processes