Management Accountant

Applica is growing — and we’re looking for a driven Management Accountant to join our Finance team in Manchester. If you want a role where your work genuinely shapes business decisions, performance, and strategy, this is an exciting opportunity to step into a high-impact position.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have existing right to work in the UK.

About Us

Applica is a specialist recruitment company within the energy sector, resourcing projects for companies enabling the energy transition. We deliver tailored recruitment solutions that support the full lifecycle of our clients' projects. Based in Manchester, our team partners with clients across the UK, North America, and Scandinavia.

The Role

As our Management Accountant, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering timely, accurate financial insights that shape operational and strategic decisions. You’ll work closely with senior finance leaders and become a trusted partner to departments across the business.

This role covers the full suite of management accounting — from month-end ownership to variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, cost analysis, and supporting system/process improvements. You’ll also collaborate with non-finance colleagues, presenting financial information in a clear and meaningful way.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Full ownership of monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with commentary and variance analysis
• Support budgeting and reforecasting cycles
• Maintain key balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset register
• Analyse overheads and departmental spend, identifying trends and efficiencies
• Contribute to process improvements, automation, and upcoming system migrations
• Provide financial support to department heads and operational teams
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) OR part-qualified with solid relevant experience
• 3–5 years’ experience in management accounting
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and advanced Excel skills
• Confident working with ERP/accounting systems
• Analytical, detail-driven, organised, and proactive
• Ideally experience within a recruitment industry

Our Values

We’re proud of our culture, and we look for people who live our values every day: Determination, Contribution, Empathy, Authenticity, Relationships, Initiative, and Confidence. These shape how we work together and the impact we aim to make.

Why Join Applica?

✔ High-growth environment with real impact

✔ Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making

✔ Hybrid working (Manchester office)

✔ Supportive, collaborative, people-first culture

✔ Opportunities to grow as our Finance function scales