Management Accountant

Michael Page are partnering with an established client in Leeds on their search for a Management Accountant. This is a busy and varied role with a commercial focus, providing key operational and strategic support to business stakeholders across month-end duties, variance analysis and much more. Plenty of development offer with exposure to wider business areas - a fantastic move for accountants looking for wider remits and commercial exposure.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established organisation based in Leeds. The finance function is made up of long-serving, high performing accountants who have a genuine interest in career development. There'll be opportunities for cross-collaboration and support with stakeholders outside of the finance function, given the positive culture within the business.

Description

This is a fast-paced and varied Management Accountant role, providing support to the Finance Manager for not only month-end duties but also a variety of strategic projects that have a true impact on business performance and success. The role typically includes preparing monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, variance analysis, cashflow reporting, and maintaining strong financial controls. Other responsibilities will include:

Month-End & Reporting

Supporting the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting

Oversee key month-end tasks including sales, cost of goods, stock, accruals, and volume/price/mix analysis

Produce accurate management accounts and reporting packs

Forecasting & Analysis

Lead the perpetual forecasting process, ensuring timely and high-quality outputs

Maintain and update ongoing cashflow forecasts, proactively highlighting potential issues

Review P&Ls for promotions, new business, NPD and annual customer terms

Systems & Audit

Maintain the accounting system, ensuring smooth month-end and year-end processes

Lead the year-end audit, ensuring all information is prepared, accurate, and delivered on time

Drive continuous improvement across financial controls and reporting

Team Leadership & Business Support

Mentor and support a Finance Assistant

Partner with senior stakeholders, challenging assumptions and influencing decisions

Provide ad-hoc support to the Finance Director across strategic and operational initiatives

Profile

For this Management Accountant role, we're looking for

Excellent analytical, numerical and forecasting abilities

High level of accuracy with exceptional attention to detail

Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders

Strong presentation skills and ability to challenge constructively

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or QBE with strong practical experience

Proven experience producing monthly management accounts and reporting packs

Solid background in budgeting, forecasting and performance tracking

Experience leading or supporting year-end audits

Job Offer

Competitive salary ranging from £48,000 to £54,000 per annum

Permanent position based in Leeds with hybrid working pattern

Genuine career development and progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme + other great employee benefits

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