Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Salary: £44k to £50k + benefits

Keighley, BD20

Full Time, Permanent

Are you a commercially minded Management Accountant who enjoys being involved in the detail whilst also helping to drive business performance?

About Us

Established in 1899, we are a well-loved family business with a long-standing reputation for producing exceptional biscuits and confectionery. Combining traditional values with a forward-thinking approach, we continue to grow while maintaining the supportive, close-knit culture that has been at the heart of our success for over 125 years.

Role overview

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Management Accountant to join our team in a varied and influential role. Reporting into senior management, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making and helping the business continue to improve its financial processes and controls.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership, working collaboratively across departments and contributing ideas that add real value to the organisation.

Responsibilities include

Produce accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports

Support month-end and year-end processes

Monitor business performance and provide meaningful financial analysis

Prepare budgets, forecasts and cashflow projections

Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with relevant regulations

Reconcile sales, cost of sales and balance sheet accounts

Oversee supplier payments and statutory payments

Support payroll processes

Implementing system enhancements supporting business growth & integration

Oversea commercial insurance arrangements and procurement activities

Work closely with managers across the business to provide financial insight and support

Assist with stock takes, stock valuation and costing activities

Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting

Provide leadership, support and mentoring where required

Skills and experience

We are looking for the following

Previous experience in a Management Accountant position

Strong financial reporting and management accounting skills

Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and cashflow reports

Good understanding of accounting systems and Excel

Knowledge of payroll processes

Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills

Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly

A proactive and solutions-focused approach

The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

We offer the following

Competitive salary

Stable and growing business environment

Opportunity to influence financial processes and business performance

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Long-term career development opportunities

Interested? If you feel you possess the relevant skills and experience then please send your cv by return.

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