Management Accountant

Full time | Bamber Bridge

At the Eric Wright Group, our business is based on a simple principle. We believe that the greatest achievement in life, is what we achieve together. Every day, we work with a collective sense of purpose, building lasting relationships based on shared values and the drive to construct, engineer and manage with real social impact. Working on infrastructure projects, large and small, with like-minded local contractors, creators, suppliers and specialists who share our standards and dedication to creating positive and lasting change. Because together, we make a difference. Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.

We have a rare opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our established finance team. Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will be responsible assisting with all finance areas involved in the Reporting of the EWW Monthly Management Accounts and were required liaising with Commercial, Operational and other Departments to enable their preparation. 

You will have relevant experience as a Management Accountant and hold a ACCA/CIMA/ACA with post qualification experience. It is essential that you have excellent IT skills in particular Microsoft Excel. It goes without saying you will be organised have outstanding time management skills along with a methodical approach, and exceptional attention to detail. In addition, you will have excellent communication skills both oral and written and build relationships with ease. We need your positive attitude and skills to complement our team.

In return we offer...

• Enhanced annual leavestarting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
• Enhanced Paid Family Leave- maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
• Hybrid Working- the ability to work from home a day or two per week
• Pension— 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
• Onsite gym– we have a gym on site at Head Office – free to use
• Company Doctor– for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns
• BUPA- optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
• Group Income Protection –50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
• Health Plans– optional, including dental, cash health plans and critical illness
• EAP– Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
• Mental Health support– through theThrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
• Savings scheme –Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
• Recognition awards– awards for long service and special birthdays
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategyfocussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
• A wide range of enhanced benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance

Our Ethos

Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.

We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.

The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and clients and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.  We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery.  All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible. 

Department:
Group

Hours:
Full time

Salary:
Competitive

Benefits:
Excellent benefits including pension / Enhanced Holidays / Life assurance

Closing Date:
October 29th, 2025