Management Accountant at Wood Care Group · Ashton-un…

Management Accountant

We are looking for a candidate with a sharp commercial mind and strong hands-on management accounts experience. Do you have an eye for detail, and a natural curiosity for what drives business performance? If so, we want to hear from you.

Wood Care Group is on the lookout for a Commercial Management Accountant who’s more than just numbers-savvy — we’re searching for a commercially astute, investigative thinker with the confidence to question the status quo, dig into data, and deliver real insight that drives strategic decision-making.

Monday to Friday position working 08:30 - 16:00pm.

Your Role: Not Just Month-End

As head of our accounts and payroll team, you'll be at the heart of managing and analysing the financial performance of our business. This isn’t just about closing the books — it’s about opening up the story behind the numbers. You’ll work closely with the company directors, helping them make smarter decisions by delivering clear, data-driven insights.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing accurate and insightful month-end accounts and financial result reports
• Providing robust commercial commentary that brings the numbers to life
• Analysing group spend to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities
• Collaborating cross-functionally to resolve variances and improve processes
• Supporting ongoing reviews of financial procedures to increase efficiency
• Completing VAT returns

We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:

• Inquisitive & Proactive – You don’t wait for answers, you go looking for them
• Commercially Minded – You understand how finance supports the bigger business picture
• Self-Motivated & Detail-Driven – You thrive under pressure and deliver to deadlines
• Collaborative & Confident – You’re comfortable managing relationships across teams

Essential qualifications & experience:

• Minimum 3 years of management accounting experience
• Advanced Xero, Excel skills, and analytical mindset
• A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA

Why Join Us?

• 25 days annual leave & bank holidays
• Friendly open plan office, with summer and Christmas Team Building Days Out of the office
• Wellbeing
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card
• Office based at head office in Ashton Under Lyne
• Permanent Contract
• Free on site parking
• Competitive Salary £40,000