Leeds Management Accountant — Budgeting & Forecasting Expert

Michael Page; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page in Leeds is seeking a Management Accountant to manage essential accounting activities for a media/agency business. You will collaborate with the Accounting & Finance department to maintain clear records and support day-to-day decisions.

Key duties include preparing timely management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and robust balance sheet reconciliations to drive accurate reporting and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a management accounting or similar finance role, ideally within project-based business.
• Part-qualified or qualified accountant, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Sound understanding of management accounts, month-end processes, budgeting, forecasting and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial information and explain results clearly.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or finance systems.
• Well organised and detail-oriented, with ability to manage deadlines and changing priorities.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, proactive approach to working with colleagues across the business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely management accounts to give the business a clear view of financial performance.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure key account information is kept up to date.
• Review financial data, investigate variances and provide explanations for changes in results.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activity with reliable financial information.
• Collaborate with colleagues to gather information needed for reporting.
• Prepare reports that help managers understand income, costs and overall performance.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve differences promptly.
• Help improve finance processes to make reporting clear, accurate and efficient.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication

Deadline management

Education

Part-qualified or qualified accountant

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Michael Page in Leeds is seeking a Management Accountant to manage essential accounting activities for a media/agency business. You will collaborate with the Accounting & Finance department to maintain clear records and support day-to-day decisions.

Key duties include preparing timely management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and robust balance sheet reconciliations to drive accurate reporting and process improvement.