Management Accountant

Sharp Consultancy; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Barnsley is seeking a Management Accountant to oversee the monthly management accounts. This is an excellent opportunity for someone studying towards a CIMA or ACCA qualification, who is eager to take the next step in their career. Your role will involve managing financial accounts, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to budgeting processes in a dynamic team environment. The position provides significant opportunities for professional growth and impact within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Actively studying towards a CIMA or ACCA qualification, committed to becoming a full accountant.
• Experience in preparing management accounts within a group function is ideal.
• Ability to communicate financial KPIs to non-financial stakeholders.
• Desire to mentor, manage and develop leadership skills in people management.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
• Analyse financial data from commercial contracts.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and support the audit process.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for finance-related queries, particularly with regard to a growing property portfolio.
• Identify key areas for improvement in financial performance and reporting accuracy.
• Work closely with operational teams to gain insights into cost drivers and challenge variances.
• Contribute to budgeting processes and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial KPI communication

People management

Education

CIMA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Are you a meticulous Management Accountant ready to take the next step in your career with a growing, forward-thinking company?

A leading and highly successful manufacturing business based in Barnsley is seeking an ambitious, commercially savvy individual to oversee the monthly management accounts for one of its key geographical regions. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic finance team where your expertise in analysis and reporting will be integral to driving strategic decisions and enhancing overall business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate, timely monthly management accounts.
• Take ownership of accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and reconciliation processes.
• Analyse commercial contracts to extract vital financial data.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and support the audit process.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for finance-related queries, particularly with regard to a growing property portfolio.
• Identify key areas for improvement in financial performance and reporting accuracy.
• Work closely with operational teams to gain insights into cost drivers and challenge any variances.
• Contribute to budgeting processes and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior team members.

Ideal Experience:

• Actively studying towards a CIMA or ACCA qualification, with a clear commitment to qualifying as a full accountant.
• Previous experience in preparing management accounts, ideally within a group function.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to clearly communicate financial KPIs to non-financial stakeholders.
• A desire to mentor, manage, and develop leadership skills in people management.

This role offers the chance to grow with the business, providing excellent opportunities for professional development and the ability to make a tangible impact. If you are a CIMA/ACCA-studying Management or Financial Accountant eager to join a progressive and evolving organisation, this is the perfect next step in your career.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.