Management Accountant in Leeds - Michael Page Finance

Michael Page are partnering with a services business 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 multinational 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 £45,000 to £50,000 per annum
• Permanent position based in Leeds with hybrid working pattern
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities
• Employee assistance programme + other great employee benefits
• Company parking