Management Accountant

Description:

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 packsForecasting & 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 termsSystems & 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 reportingTeam 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 initiativesProfile

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 auditsJob 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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