Management Accountant

Hologic · Manchester · £37,000–£45,000 (stated in the posting)

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Management Accountant - Manchester

Are you a finance professional who thrives on accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement?

At Hologic, our Finance and Accounting teams play a critical role in supporting the business with reliable financial information, strong controls, and meaningful insight. From financial reporting and analysis to internal controls, audit support, and process improvement, our teams help enable informed decision making across the organization.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail oriented Management Accountant to join our EMEA Finance team in Manchester. In this role, you will be responsible for the financial management and reporting of two Hologic entities, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery of financial data for these key markets.

What To Expect:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L analysis, variance review, and commentary.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for assigned entities, ensuring compliance with Hologic accounting policies and relevant standards, including US GAAP.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, continually improving quality, accuracy, and supporting documentation.
• Identify and post accruals, prepayments, payroll journals, and other month-end entries
• Prepare monthly commentary files and quarterly reporting packs.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify key trends, variances, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Support VAT submission processes, working with in-house VAT specialists where required.
• Perform bank reconciliations and support cash-related reporting activities.
• Maintain and enhance robust financial controls and processes for assigned entities.
• Support SOX compliance activities, including performing control activities, documenting processes, and supporting internal and external SOX audits. 
• Work closely with local finance and operational teams to gather financial data, understand business drivers, and provide financial insight.
• Partner with Financial Accountants and external auditors in the preparation of statutory accounts and audit deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve financial processes, reporting, and controls.
• Assist with implementing new processes, procedures, and reporting improvements.

What We Expect:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Part-qualified or qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• 2–5 years’ experience in management accounting, financial reporting, or a related finance role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and month-end close activities.
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and the ability to analyze and present large datasets.
• Experience with financial reporting systems; Oracle experience would be an advantage.
• Experience with banking platforms would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal controls is desirable.
• VAT submission experience is desirable, with training support available from in-house VAT specialists.
• Highly organised, diligent, and structured, with the ability to meet internal and external reporting deadlines.
• Proactive and results orientated, with the confidence to investigate discrepancies, propose solutions, and drive resolution.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with local teams, finance colleagues, auditors, and business stakeholders.
• Fluency in English is essential

Why Hologic?

At Hologic, our mission is simple: to enable healthier lives everywhere, every day. As a leading global medical technology company focused on women’s health, we develop, manufacture, and supply innovative diagnostic products, medical imaging systems, and surgical solutions that help improve lives around the world.

By joining our EMEA Finance team, you will play an important role in supporting accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and sound business decision making across our operations.

We offer:

• The opportunity to make a tangible difference in healthcare through your work.
• The chance to develop your accounting and reporting expertise within a global organisation.
• Exposure to international finance processes, controls, reporting, and audit activities.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Salary: £37,000 - £45,000 gross per year. The final offer will depend on experience, skills, and alignment with internal pay structures. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including pension and insurances.

We look forward to your application.

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