Commercial and Management Accountant

Leeds Bradford Airport Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional airport in the UK is seeking a Commercial & Management Accountant to manage key financial processes essential for smooth operations. The successful candidate will take ownership of accounting, forecasting, and financial analysis of airline income, ensuring accurate financial reporting and decision support. Ideal candidates are qualified or near-qualified accountants with strong financial analysis skills and the ability to communicate effectively with non-financial teams. The role offers a salary up to £50,000 and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Salary up to £50,000

Full-time hours

Access to professional development

Hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial accounting, reporting, and control.
• Proven experience in forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of accounting, forecasting, and financial analysis for airline income.
• Manage month-end accounting and reporting.
• Act as a Financial Business Partner to budget holders across the organization.

Skills

Financial accounting

Reporting

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Communication

Education

Qualified or near-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent)

Job description

Job Advert

Commercial & Management Accountant

At Leeds Bradford Airport, accurate financial management of airline income and operating costs is essential to keeping the airport running smoothly. As Commercial & Management Accountant, you will take ownership of accounting, forecasting, and commercial financial analysis for airline income, ensuring commercial performance is correctly recorded and effectively supported.

You’ll be joining one of the UK’s fastest-growing regional airports, committed to employing high-quality people who share our dedication to excellent service. Living our values to Be the Best, Work as One Team, and Do the Right Thing, you will help make sure commercial decisions are grounded in reliable financial information, supporting the wider airport to operate efficiently and effectively.

What your Day-to-Day will Feel Like

In this role, 80% of your time will see you will take ownership of the accounting, forecasting, and financial analysis of airline income and key operating costs, ensuring the airport has accurate and reliable financial information at all times. You will manage month-end accounting and reporting, monitor variances, and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, while providing finance support to commercial teams and other stakeholders.

The remaining 20% of the role will involve acting as a Financial Business Partner. In this capacity, you will work closely with budget holders and stakeholders across the organisation to ensure forecasts and budgets are accurate, and that revenues and costs are effectively monitored and controlled. You will be expected to address issues as they arise, and implement solutions. Through your work, you will make sure that the financial processes that underpin airport operations run smoothly, consistently, and in line with both internal controls and contractual requirements.

What’s in it for You

• Salary: up to £50,000, reflecting the responsibility of managing key finance processes for the airport.
• Hours & Working Pattern: Full-time, with a standard working week and flexibility to support operational needs. Hybrid working is offered to provide a balance between office-based tasks, working with teams across the airport and working from home.
• Training & Development: Access to professional development, including finance system training, internal workshops, and cross-department exposure.
• Unique Experience: Work in a high-profile role at a fast-growing regional airport, where you are trusted to take ownership of key finance processes, manage responsibilities independently, and contribute directly to the airport’s commercial success.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified or near-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with strong experience in financial accounting, reporting, and control.
• Proven experience in forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Strong technical skills, including advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
• Experience working with non-finance teams, able to communicate financial information clearly and support decision-making.

Your Application Journey

We’re excited to hear from candidates who are ready to contribute to the success of Leeds Bradford Airport. To apply, submit your application online via this portal, completing all required sections.