Management Accountant

Equifax; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Life cover

Income protection

Healthcare

Maternity & sick pay

26 days holiday

Birthday day off

Credit checks

Cycle to work

Travel discounts

Gym membership

Dining discounts

Financial plans

Mobile discounts

Job summary

Equifax in Leeds is seeking a Management Accountant to safeguard financial integrity, drive the month-end close, and deliver accurate management reports in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

You will perform reconciliations, maintain the general ledger, record journal entries, and support audit and process improvements while collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Background in general accounting with month-end close experience.
• AAT Level 4 OR studying towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA at a part-qualified level.
• Solid understanding of debits, credits and journal entries.
• High proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivots and basic formulas).
• Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical problem solving and time management.
• Strong verbal and written communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular account reconciliations (bank, balance sheet, intercompany) and resolve discrepancies.
• Process and record daily cashbook entries.
• Maintain and update the general ledger.
• Assist with the preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Support broader finance team with general admin tasks.
• Contribute to timely and efficient month-end close.
• Execute month-end tasks, including accruals and prepayments.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports and schedules.
• Ensure month-end documentation is complete and filed correctly.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests and projects from team members.
• Assist with internal or external audit preparation.
• Identify potential process improvements within general accounting.

Skills

General accounting

Month-end close

Excel proficiency

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Analytical problem solving

Time management

Education

AAT Level 4

Part-Qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) in progress

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

As a Management Accountant at Equifax in Leeds, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the financial integrity and operational efficiency of our finance function. Operating within a fast-paced, regulated environment, you will be responsible for executing rigorous general accounting tasks, driving the month-end close process, and delivering accurate management reports. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives on process improvement, cross-team collaboration, and ensuring meticulous financial accuracy.

What You’ll Do

• Perform regular account reconciliations (including bank, balance sheet, and intercompany) to ensure accuracy and promptly resolve any discrepancies.
• Process and accurately record daily cashbook entries.
• Maintain and update the general ledger.
• Assist with the preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Support the broader finance team with general administrative tasks as required.
• Contribute to the timely and efficient completion of the monthly close process.
• Execute specific month-end tasks, including accrual and prepayment calculations and entries.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports and supporting schedules.
• Ensure all necessary month-end documentation is complete and filed correctly.
• Respond to and support various ad-hoc requests and projects from other team members.
• Assist with internal or external audit preparation as needed.
• Identify and suggest potential process improvements within the general accounting function.

What Experience You Need

• Proven background in a general accounting or accounts assistant role, featuring direct involvement in month-end close procedures.
• AAT Qualified (Level 4) OR actively studying towards a recognized professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) at a Part-Qualified level.
• Solid understanding of core accounting principles, including debits, credits, and journal entries.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (specifically VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and basic formulas).
• Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage time effectively to meet strict corporate deadlines.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams.

What Could Set You Apart

• Knowledge and practical understanding of US GAAP accounting standards.
• Prior hands-on experience with enterprise accounting software packages (e.g., Oracle).

We believe great things happen when teams connect. Our schedule is built around 4 days of high-impact, in-office collaboration (Monday–Thursday), paired with Friday Flexibility to wrap up your week remotely.

The Perks of being a Equifax Employee

• contributory pension
• life cover
• income protection
• healthcare
• enhanced maternity and sick pay
• 26 days holiday
• a day off for your birthday
• buy and sell and free credit checks
• cycle to work
• discounted travel options
• gym membership
• dining and leisure discounts
• financial & savings plans
• mobile discounts
• much more!

We also support personal development and have a range of learning options including our global online learning platform and allow you to bring your whole self to work supported by our Inclusion and Diversity, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement forums.

Primary Location

GBR-Leeds-6-Wellington

Function

Function - Accounting

Schedule

Full time