Management Accountant

Sharp Consultancy; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international manufacturing business is seeking a Management Accountant to produce accurate financial reporting and enhance processes. Responsibilities include managing monthly accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and liaising with auditors. Applicants should be qualified or part qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and have knowledge of IFRS, along with experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong Excel skills and excellent communication abilities are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Qualified or Part Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) is necessary.
• Knowledge of IFRS is essential for this role.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and analysing variances.
• Manage journal postings, accruals, reconciliations.
• Improve and maintain financial controls and processes.
• Contribute to group consolidation.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements.
• Support the development of reporting systems.
• Liaise with external auditors and support the audit process.

Skills

Qualified or Part Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Experience working within a manufacturing environment

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Strong work ethic

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are supporting an established international manufacturing business in their search for a Management Accountant. This role will be instrumental in producing accurate financial reporting and identifying opportunities to enhance processes. You will work closely with teams across various business units, delivering insights and analysis that support informed commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and analysing variances

• Manage journal postings, accruals, reconciliations etc

• Improve and maintain financial controls and processes

• Contribute to group consolidation

• Prepare annual statutory financial statements

• Support development of reporting systems

• Liaise with external auditors and support the audit process

Qualifications

• Qualified or Part Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

• Experience working within a manufacturing environment

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Strong work ethic and proactive approach to learning and development

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

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.