Commercial Accountant

Hays PLC; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Leeds is seeking a newly qualified Commercial Accountant to drive business performance through financial analysis and support. This full-time, hybrid role offers competitive salary, career development opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme and private healthcare

Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days remote)

Career development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Recently qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA accountant.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational teams for financial insight and decision-making.
• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Commercial Accountant

Commercial Accountant (Newly Qualified) - Leeds | Manufacturing Sector | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid

Your new company
Are you a newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) looking to make your mark in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are working with a leading manufacturer based in Leeds seeking a commercially minded and ambitious Commercial Accountant to join our growing finance team and help shape the future of the business.

Your new role
As a Commercial Accountant, you'll play a key role in driving business performance through insightful financial analysis and strategic support. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a commercially focused role with real impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with operational teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making
• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts and variance reports
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes
• Conduct product costing and margin analysis
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements
• Assist with pricing strategies and commercial tenders
• Present financial data to non-finance stakeholders in a clear, actionable way

What you'll need to succeed

• Recently qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA accountant
• Strong analytical and Excel skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A proactive, curious mindset with a passion for adding value
• Experience in manufacturing or product-based environments (desirable but not essential)

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and private healthcare
• Career development and progression opportunities

What you need to do now

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