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Management Accountant

Handpicked Recruitment Limited

Ferrybridge

£50,000 – £60,000

about 8 hours ago

hybrid

Skills & Technologies

ExcelKPIsCost ControlContinuous ImprovementStrategic PlanningFinancial AnalysisFinancial ModellingBudgetingForecastingACAACCACIMABalance SheetVariance AnalysisManagement AccountsMonth-EndBenefitsERPReportingCommercial Awareness

Job Description

Title: Management Accountant

Type: 3-month FTC (potential permanency)

Location: Ferrybridge/Leeds (Hybrid working available)

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience) + bonus & benefits

Our client is a global manufacturing group with operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. They are now seeking a commercially focused Management Accountant to join their finance team, offering hybrid working and excellent career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with operational and senior stakeholders to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes

Lead the preparation and review of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of the month-end close process

Deliver detailed variance analysis, providing clear and actionable insights into financial and operational performance

Provide financial analysis and commentary to support business decision-making and improve profitability

Support the development and monitoring of KPIs, highlighting risks and opportunities to senior management

Work closely with operational teams to improve cost control, efficiency, and overall financial performance

Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives

Support balance sheet reviews and ensure integrity of financial data and reporting

Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, reporting, and systems

Provide ad-hoc financial modelling, scenario analysis, and commercial support as required

Candidate Requirements

Qualified or part-qualified (finalist) accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, or similar commercially focused role

Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes

Proven ability to deliver meaningful variance analysis and financial insights

Strong commercial awareness and ability to influence non-finance stakeholders

Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, or similar environments is advantageous

Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems

Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills

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