Commercial Management Accountant

IPS Group Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded business in Wakefield is seeking a Newly Qualified Accountant to join their finance team. This position offers opportunities for career progression and significant exposure to senior stakeholders, allowing the successful candidate to make a real business impact while working alongside experienced finance professionals.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
• Experience in management accounting.

Responsibilities

• Preparing management accounts with variance analysis.
• Providing commercial insights to support business decisions.
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Financial analysis

Commercially minded

Confident communicator

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

A growing and well-regarded business in Wakefield is looking for a Newly Qualified Accountant to join their high-performing finance team. This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded ACA, ACCA, or CIMA-qualified accountant looking to develop their career in a role that offers exposure to senior stakeholders, strategic decision-making, and real business impact.

You’ll be joining a team of top-tier finance professionals in a business that values progression and continuous improvement. This role will give you the opportunity to shape financial insights, work closely with operational teams, and contribute to a business that is going from strength to strength.

Package:

• £45,000 - £50,000 + Excellent Benefits

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
• Providing commercial insights and financial analysis to support business decisions
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and revenue valuations
• Partnering with key stakeholders to drive performance and efficiency
• Ensuring data integrity within financial systems and improving reporting processes
• Supporting period-end processes, including journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with internal and external audits, including joint ventures
• Driving process improvements and supporting system developments

About You:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
• Experience in management accounting,
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Commercially minded with an interest in strategy and business performance

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced finance professionals, gain commercial exposure, and take the next step in your career within a fast-growing business.

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 across all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Visit our website to view the latest accountancy, finance, and practice opportunities.
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