Assistant Management Accountant

IPS Finance; Kettlesing Bottom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business in Harrogate is seeking a Management Accountant to oversee management accounts and support financial decision-making. The ideal candidate will study for ACCA or CIMA and possess experience in a finance role. This role offers a salary of £35,000-£40,000 per annum, along with benefits like 25 days holiday, company pension, and study support.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Free on-site meals and parking

Flexible working when required

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant or in a similar finance role.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and factory reporting.
• Support Accounts Assistant tasks including sales and purchase ledgers.
• Process payroll and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Provide KPI reporting and financial analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Proactive work approach

Strong Excel skills

ERP skills

Education

Studying professional accountancy qualifications (ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Our client is a rapidly growing manufacturing business based in Harrogate, the business has a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. With a culture built on respect, teamwork, and ambition, this is an excellent opportunity for accountants seeking career progression, exposure to commercial decision-making, and long-term stability in a dynamic, growing business.

The Role

Reporting into the Finance Director, the Management Accountant will play a central role within the finance team, overseeing management accounts, factory reporting, and variance analysis. The role goes beyond standard reporting, providing key support for budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and cash flow management. You will contribute to financial decision-making across the business while supporting and developing junior finance team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, factory reporting, and variance analysis
• Support and cover Accounts Assistant tasks, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, and credit control
• Processing of weekly and monthly payroll
• Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of fixed asset register
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes
• KPI reporting and financial analysis to support business decisions
• Assist with year-end statutory accounts, R&D submissions, and ad hoc finance projects

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be studying professional accountancy qualifications (ACCA OR CIMA) with proven experience as a Management Accountant or in a similar finance role.

Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to work proactively to deadlines.

Commercially minded, ambitious, and keen to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking finance team.

Strong Excel and ERP skills

Package and Benefits

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per annum plus study support (ACCA / CIMA)

Benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, free on-site meals and parking, flexible working when required.

IPS Finance has 45 years\' experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities