Management Accountant

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Four-day week option

Job summary

Hawk3 Talent Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a confidential client for a commercially minded and proactive Management Accountant to join their finance team in BD4, Bradford.

This role takes ownership of the management accounts process, supports budgeting and forecasting, and delivers insightful financial analysis to influence strategic decisions. The position offers flexible hours with a four-day week option after probation, combining responsibility with work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role.
• CIMA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or actively studying towards a relevant qualification.
• Strong analytical skills, commercial awareness and financial reporting capability.
• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting processes, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Analyse financial performance against budgets, forecasts and prior periods; identify variances and trends.
• Provide financial analysis and commercial insight to support planning and profitability.
• Maintain robust internal controls and financial documentation.
• Collaborate with Head of Finance to promote financial discipline.

Job description

Management Accountant

Location: BD4, Bradford, West Yorkshire
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Working Hours: Flexible start and finish times between 6:00am and 6:00pm
Working Pattern: Four-day working week option available following successful completion of probation

The Opportunity

Hawk3 Talent Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a confidential client for a commercially minded and proactive Management Accountant to join their finance team in BD4, Bradford.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to play a key role in supporting business performance, strengthening financial controls and providing meaningful insight to support strategic decision-making.

Working closely with the Head of Finance and wider business teams, you will take ownership of the management accounts process, contribute to budgeting and forecasting, and help identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, operational efficiency and profitability.

The business offers flexible working hours, with the option to move to a four-day working week following successful completion of probation, providing an attractive balance between professional responsibility and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounts & Financial Reporting

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting processes, ensuring deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Analyse financial performance against budgets, forecasts and previous periods, identifying variances, trends and areas requiring attention.
• Provide clear financial analysis and commercial insight to support business planning, operational decisions and profitability.
• Maintain accurate financial records, reconciliations and supporting documentation.

Financial Control & Compliance

• Reconcile sales, cost of sales and balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Support supplier payments and statutory payment processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with wider financial reporting and compliance requirements.
• Maintain robust internal controls and financial procedures across business activities.
• Work closely with the Head of Finance to promote strong financial discipline and ensure processes remain aligned with business requirements.

Process Improvement & Commercial Support

• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting accuracy, systems and controls.
• Explore the use of AI, automation and technology to streamline reporting and improve efficiency.
• Support the implementation and development of finance systems and processes.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support for wider business initiatives.
• Offer financial insight that helps improve operational performance and commercial outcomes.

Wider Finance Responsibilities

• Provide payroll support and cover when required.
• Collaborate with senior management, the Head of Finance and the Finance/Ecommerce team to support the effective running of the business.
• Adapt to changing business priorities and contribute to the continuous improvement of the finance function.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role.
• CIMA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or actively studying towards a relevant qualification.
• Strong analytical skills, commercial awareness and financial reporting capability.
• The ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work to tight deadlines.

Desirable Experience

• Experience using Sage or similar accounting software.
• Experience supporting or implementing finance systems.
• An interest in using AI and automation to enhance finance processes and reporting.
• Experience supporting payroll activities.

Closing date is 22.11.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.