Senior Management Accountant

Senior Management Accountant Morley, Leeds

An established UK-based wholesaler operating within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment is seeking a Management Accountant to join its finance team.

This is a key role responsible for producing accurate monthly management accounts, supporting group reporting requirements, and providing meaningful commercial insight to help drive business performance. The Role Reporting to the Senior Accountant, you will take ownership of the month-end process and management reporting, while also playing a key part in maintaining strong financial control across the business. You will additionally manage and develop a small finance team, ensuring a high standard of accuracy, efficiency, and performance. Key Responsibilities

Lead the month-end close process within tight reporting deadlines

Produce monthly board packs, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow

Provide detailed variance analysis and clear commercial commentary

Prepare group reporting submissions for international consolidation

Own intercompany reconciliations across multiple entities

Partner with Sales and Purchasing teams on margin analysis and cost control

Take responsibility for stock accounting, valuation, and reconciliations

Support external audit, VAT, and tax processes

Review, improve, and maintain robust financial controls and processes

Manage and develop Assistant Accountants and Accounts Assistants

About You

Fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Strong experience producing management accounts in a multi-entity or group environment

Solid technical understanding of financial and management reporting

Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capability

Commercially minded, with the ability to turn data into actionable insight

Confident communicator, able to work closely with non-finance stakeholders

Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working to deadlines

Desirable Experience

Background in wholesale, distribution, or product-based businesses

Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Previous people management or team leadership experience

What’s On Offer

Competitive salary

25 days holiday (increasing to 30 with long service)

Pension scheme and life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

A collaborative and supportive working environment within a growing organisation