Management Accountant

Elevation Recruitment Group; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is representing a fast-growing property sector business in Harrogate seeking a Management Accountant. You will own a portfolio of client accounts, prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheets and cashflow forecasts, and partner with operational teams.

There is mentoring of an Assistant Management Accountant and scope to influence processes. The role offers hybrid working, exposure to senior stakeholders and clear career progression within a expanding

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or finalist ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent communication with non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience with finance systems; Xero is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Own client-facing financial reporting packs and commentary.
• Support budgets, forecasts and variance analysis.
• Mentor an Assistant Management Accountant.
• Assist with audits and VAT/CIS reporting.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Prioritisation

Problem solving

Education

Part-qualified or finalist ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

Xero

Job description

Management Accountant

Harrogate Full Time Hybrid Working Available

Are you a part-qualified or finalist Management Accountant looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio, business partner with senior stakeholders and develop your career within a growing business?

We're working exclusively with an innovative and fast-growing organisation within the property sector who are looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join their finance team in Harrogate.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied and commercially focused role, with responsibility for producing accurate management accounts, partnering with operational teams, improving financial processes and managing client reporting. You''ll also have the opportunity to mentor an Assistant Management Accountant while playing a key role in the continued growth of the business.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, you''ll be responsible for a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls and the delivery of high-quality management information.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and cashflow forecasts
• Owning client P&Ls and delivering monthly financial reporting packs within agreed deadlines
• Producing insightful financial analysis and commentary, identifying trends, risks and opportunities
• Preparing and reviewing annual budgets and forecasts alongside operational teams
• Business partnering with internal stakeholders and attending client meetings to present financial information
• Supporting statutory audits and ensuring compliance with financial controls and reporting requirements
• Producing Proof of Rent reconciliations and detailed expenditure reporting
• Completing complex bank reconciliations across multiple sources
• Ensuring VAT, CIS and other statutory reporting obligations are completed accurately and on time
• Reviewing financial processes and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and automation
• Supporting ERP/system improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentoring and supporting the development of an Assistant Management Accountant
• Providing ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions

About You

We''re looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Ideally you''ll have:

• Part-qualified or finalist ACCA, CIMA or ACA
• Previous experience producing monthly management accounts
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation and month-end experience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong Excel skills and experience using finance systems (Xero experience advantageous)
• Confident communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines

Previous experience within property, real estate or client accounting would be advantageous but is by no means essential.

What's on Offer

• A varied and commercially focused Management Accountant role
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and client-facing responsibilities
• The opportunity to mentor and develop junior team members
• A supportive, collaborative finance team
• Hybrid working
• Excellent long-term career progression within a growing organisation

If you''re looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence decision-making and continue developing your career as a Management Accountant, we''d love to hear from you.