Management Accountant

Mazars; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Leeds seeks a Management Accountant to act as a financial business partner, focusing on cost control and budgeting. A qualified accountant with management experience and strong commercial skills is essential. This role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and career progression opportunities while contributing to finance projects and managing an assistant.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Competitive salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management accounting role.
• Strong commercial awareness with non-finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated line management experience with a focus on coaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage overhead budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare accounting entries including accruals and prepayments.
• Analyse cost base for risks and opportunities.
• Deliver financial reporting to support decision-making.
• Manage and develop an Assistant Management Accountant.
• Contribute to key finance projects for strategic goals.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Coaching and development

Microsoft Excel

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Job description

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.

You’ll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you’re supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You’ll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow , belong and impact .

About the role

As a key member of the Finance team, the Management Accountant will act as a financial business partner, focusing on cost control, budgeting, and forecasting of overheads. This role offers the opportunity to influence business decisions through insightful financial analysis and to contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes.

• Partner with business units to develop and manage overhead budgets and forecasts
• Prepare accounting entries including accruals and prepayments in line with IFRS
• Analyse and highlight risks and opportunities within the cost base
• Deliver targeted financial reporting to support decision-making and drive behavioural change
• Manage and develop an Assistant Management Accountant, fostering growth and capability
• Contribute to key finance projects that support the wider strategic goals of the business

What we are looking for

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with relevant post-qualification experience
• Proven experience in a management accounting role
• Demonstrated line management experience with a focus on coaching and development
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to engage with non-finance stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Benefits

You’ll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. We offer a competitive salary, an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support, because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive?

Ready to make an impact, take on newchallenges, and be part of a firm that values your individuality? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!