Management Accountant

Management Accountant
Metro Rod LTD
Macclesfield
Salary £40,000 + benefits
Office based

Metro Rod and Metro Plumb, part of Franchise Brands PLC, are leaders in providing comprehensive water and waste management services across the UK. Metro Rod, founded in 1983, offers drain clearance and maintenance through over 40 franchisees, serving major companies like Tesco, Mitie, Clarion, Axa, and Wetherspoons in sectors such as FM, social housing, property management, retail, industrial, and leisure.

With over 40 years in the industry, Metro Rod remains a fast-growing and dynamic business. Its sister company, Metro Plumb, operates more than 30 local depots, addressing a range of plumbing issues from emergency repairs to routine maintenance. Together, they offer a one-stop shop, supported by a network of over 600 engineers specialising in drainage, plumbing, pumps, and FOG management.

The role of the Management Accountant is an integral position within the finance department. The key function of this role is to analyse financial information and implement effective strategies to enhance overall business performance.

Combining both accounting and management skills, this person will have overall accountability for preparing, developing and applying findings from financial reports. Responsibilities include maintaining financial policies and management information systems, alongside establishing effective communication channels to inform management on all aspects of company finance.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Posting of month end and year end journals
• Produce financial statements including P&L accounts, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries
• Bank Reconciliation's
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts
• Fixed asset and IFRS 16 lease management
• Assessment of monthly overheads
• Produce quarterly VAT returns
• Contribute to annual budgeting and planning process
• Calculation of customer rebates
• Billing/Invoicing customer
• Support with yearly audit

What we look for:

• Partially/fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA)
• Previous experience in management accounts
• Use of SAGE 200 and NetSuite
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and able to successfully communicate with people at all levels, both financial and non-financial
• Accuracy and an eye for detail
• Good stakeholder engagement experience
• Experience working within a fast-paced environment

What will you receive?

• 25 days annual leave - plus bank holidays.
• Royal London, Company Pension.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Additional Paid Leave / Special Leave.
• Company Events.
• Laptop / Company Mobile.
• Travel subsidy / mileage.
• Free Eye Tests / Subsidy for Glasses.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Health Support.
• Employee Discounts Platform - Sodexo