Network Plus

Maintains, builds, and delivers utility infrastructure

Management Accountant

Cost & Management AccountingUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeWorsley, Manchester, UK£40k - £50k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, or ACCA).
Have proven post-qualification experience, ideally in a commercial finance or group finance role.
Have strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
Have intermediate or advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Have excellent understanding and working knowledge of accounting and reporting systems, applicable legislation, and the statutory and regulatory framework.
Have experience preparing budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
Demonstrate high attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and deadlines.
Be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
Lead month-end close activities for designated business areas.
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial records.
Analyse monthly financial performance against budget and forecast, and provide detailed commentary and insights into key variances and business drivers.
Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles.
Monitor financial performance against targets and proactively identify risks and opportunities.
Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide financial insight and challenge.
Translate financial information into meaningful recommendations for non-finance audiences while driving financial accountability across the organisation.
Deliver ad hoc analysis and reporting to support business performance.
Monitor key performance indicators and identify trends.
Provide profitability analysis and cost management insights.
Support working capital and cash flow optimisation initiatives.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and relevant financial regulations.
Support internal and external audit activities.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting quality.
Contribute to finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Occasionally travel within the UK.

Desired Qualifications

Have post-qualification experience in a commercial finance or group finance role.

We are looking for a commercially focussed and technically strong Management Accountant to join our commercial finance team. The role will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely management accounts and financial analysis for a recently acquired entity.

Alongside the core management accounting activities, the role will play a key part in developing financial forecasts and budgets, improving finance processes and providing business partnering support.

Joining at an exciting time in the growth of the business, there will be opportunities to be involved in the integration of future acquisitions, system transformation and process improvement initiatives. This will require a proactive individual who is comfortable operating in a changing and fast paced environment with an enthusiasm for improving ways of working. Occasional UK travel required.

We are looking for someone to:

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting
Lead month-end close activities for designated business areas
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial records
Analyse monthly financial performance against budget and forecast, and provide detailed commentary and insights into key variances and business drivers

Budget & Forecasting

Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles
Monitor financial performance against targets and proactively identify risks and opportunities

Business Partnering & Commercial Support

Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide financial insight and challenge
Translate financial information into meaningful recommendations for non-finance audiences whilst driving financial accountability across the organisation
Deliver ad hoc analysis and reporting to support business performance
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends
Provide profitability analysis and cost management insights
Support working capital and cash flow optimisation initiatives

Financial Control & Governance

Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies and relevant financial regulations
Support internal and external audit activities
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting quality
Contribute to finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA)
Proven post-qualification experience, ideally in a commercial finance or group finance role
Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
Intermediate / advanced Excel, Power Point and Word
Excellent understanding and working knowledge of accounting and reporting systems, applicable legislation and the statutory and regulatory framework
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and variance analysis
High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and deadlines
Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

About the Company

Network Plus

Maintains, builds, and delivers utility infrastructure

Network Plus provides utility and infrastructure services across the UK, supporting the maintenance, construction, and delivery of essential services in sectors such as wastewater, power, local infrastructure, gas, telecoms, and water. It delivers end-to-end solutions for infrastructure projects, handling planning, design, construction, and ongoing maintenance, with revenue generated mainly through long-term contracts with clients like local authorities and large utility companies. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety, efficiency, and the adoption of new technologies and methods to improve service delivery on large-scale projects that require specialized equipment and expertise. Its goal is to ensure critical infrastructure remains reliable and efficient, supporting sustainable operations and long-term client relationships.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Salford, United Kingdom
Founded: 2000

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