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Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Lancaster area
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Reporting to: Owner / Managing Director

About the Business:

We are proud to be working with a well-established, family-run business based in Lancaster area, known for its strong values, long-standing customer relationships, and commitment to quality. With continued growth and investment in the future, the business is now looking to appoint a dedicated Management Accountant to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and provide valuable commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.

The Role:

This is a key, hands-on role within the business, working closely with the owner and wider team. You will take responsibility for producing timely and accurate management information while overseeing a small accounts team handling transactional duties. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys variety, autonomy, and being embedded in the heart of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting

• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

• Business partnering with the owner to support strategic and operational decisions

• Oversight of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control functions (managed by two accounts assistants)

• Managing cash flow and working capital

• VAT returns and compliance reporting

• Supporting year-end processes and liaising with external accountants

• Continuous improvement of financial systems and processes

• Ad-hoc analysis and project support as required

About You:

• Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or qualified by experience

• Previous experience in a hands-on SME or family business environment desirable

• Strong management accounts and commercial finance experience

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across all areas of the business

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident working independently

• Strong Excel and accounting software skills (Sage, Xero, or similar)

What's on Offer:

• A varied and rewarding role within a stable and growing family business

• Close working relationship with the business owner

• Opportunity to shape the finance function and make a real impact

• Friendly, down-to-earth culture with long-standing team members

• Competitive salary and benefits

If this opportunity is of interest and you'd like to learn more, please apply and contact Nathan Baillie, Finance Business Manager at Butler Rose, for a confidential discussion.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.