Lead Management Accountant - Financial Reporting

Nobia; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% company bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee discounts: kitchen ranges

Retail Trust access

Holiday purchase scheme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Magnet is hiring a Senior Management Accountant to join our Finance team in a hybrid Leeds/Darlington setup. You will lead a small team, close month-end for Supply Chain and central units, and deliver timely UK management accounts with strong controls.

The role requires a fully qualified accountant and proven management experience. You’ll work with IT and finance partners to maintain data integrity, improve processes, and ensure compliance across statutory and tax filings.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Proven management experience
• Strong financial awareness with excellent attention to detail
• Proven ability to work effectively under strict deadlines
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders at all levels
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of SAP is advantageous
• Flexible and adaptable, able to manage changing priorities
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team and oversee daily operations
• Lead month-end close activities for Supply Chain and central business units, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare and consolidate UK management accounts, including journals, reconciliations, and reporting packs
• Oversee accounting areas such as fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, staff costs, property costs, IT costs, FX, and VAT analysis
• Manage annual statutory reporting and external audit/tax requirements
• Review and complete tax filings to ensure compliance
• Partner with IT Director to monitor and control spend
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and drive timely resolution of issues
• Support process improvement initiatives and ad hoc projects

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

Magnet is hiring a Senior Management Accountant to join our Finance team in a hybrid Leeds/Darlington setup. You will lead a small team, close month-end for Supply Chain and central units, and deliver timely UK management accounts with strong controls.

The role requires a fully qualified accountant and proven management experience. You’ll work with IT and finance partners to maintain data integrity, improve processes, and ensure compliance across statutory and tax filings.