Junior Management Accountant — Study Support & Growth

Michael Page Finance; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support for professional quals

Permanent position with opportunities

Free onsite parking

Life insurance

5% matched pension

Flexible start and finish hours

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is recruiting for a well established manufacturing business in Wakefield. You will join a stable finance team of 6, supporting the Finance Director with accurate financial information, maintenance of controls, and day-to-day accounting activities.

You will manage the end-to-end purchase ledger, prepare supplier forecasts, assist with monthly management accounts, and support budgeting and financial analysis. Permanent role with study support and onsite parking.

Qualifications

• Recent experience of working in finance.
• Ideally studying an accounting qualification.
• Experience in manufacturing is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchase ledger: invoices, supplier reconciliations, payments, variances.
• Prepare supplier payment forecasts and maintain supplier relationships.
• Assist with monthly management accounts, reporting packs, and financial analysis.
• Prepare journals, bank reconciliations, and support balance sheet reconciliation and month/year-end processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and business planning through financial analysis.
• Assist with stock accounting activities, including counts, accuracy, petty cash and credit card reconciliations.
• Provide finance support across the business, including ERP system assistance and cross-functional cover.
• Contribute to process improvements and maintain confidentiality and compliance.

Skills

Finance experience

Accounting qualification

Manufacturing experience (preferred)

Positive attitude

Education

Accounting qualification (studying)

Job description

Michael Page Finance is recruiting for a well established manufacturing business in Wakefield. You will join a stable finance team of 6, supporting the Finance Director with accurate financial information, maintenance of controls, and day-to-day accounting activities.

You will manage the end-to-end purchase ledger, prepare supplier forecasts, assist with monthly management accounts, and support budgeting and financial analysis. Permanent role with study support and onsite parking.