Management Accountant

Sharp Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is seeking a motivated part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) to join a growing construction business in Leeds. The role offers exposure across project and financial accounting with clear pathways for career development within a supportive finance team.

As Management Accountant you will support the Finance Manager by delivering accurate management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, budgets and cost analysis for a portfolio of projects, helping drive commercial insight

Qualifications

• Part-qualified in CIMA/ACCA/ACA and pursuing qualification.
• Experience delivering management accounts and financial reporting.
• Exposure to construction sector is advantageous.
• Proactive attitude and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Producing monthly management accounts and supporting the preparation of financial reports.
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving variances.
• Assisting with budgets, forecasts, and project cost analysis.
• Processing journals, accruals, and prepayments as part of the month-end process.
• Supporting timely month-end and year-end reporting requirements.
• Analysing financial and operational data to support business performance.
• Reviewing project costs, margins and profitability, highlighting trends and issues.
• Maintaining accurate financial records in line with company policies.
• Assisting with audit preparation and responding to stakeholder information requests.
• Building relationships with operational and commercial teams to provide financial support and challenge.
• Supporting process improvement initiatives and undertaking ad hoc finance projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA Part-Qualified

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated CIMA/ACCA/ACA Part-Qualified Accountant, to join an established and growing construction business based in Leeds. The role offers excellent exposure across both project and financial accounting activities, alongside genuine opportunities for career development within a supportive and expanding finance team.

As Management Accountant, you will work closely with the Finance Manager, supporting the delivery of accurate financial information and commercial insights across a portfolio of construction projects. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Producing monthly management accounts and supporting the preparation of financial reports
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving any variances identified
• Assisting with budgets, forecasts, and project cost analysis
• Processing journals, accruals, and prepayments as part of the month-end process
• Supporting the timely completion of month-end and year-end reporting requirements
• Analysing financial and operational data to support business performance
• Reviewing project costs, margins, and profitability, highlighting key trends and issues
• Ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and in line with company policies
• Assisting with audit preparation and responding to information requests from stakeholders
• Building strong relationships with operational and commercial teams to provide financial support and challenge
• Supporting process improvement initiatives and undertaking ad hoc finance projects as required

This position provides an excellent platform for someone looking to further develop their management accounting and commercial finance experience within a fast-paced, project-led environment.

The successful candidate will ideally be qualified or studying towards a CIMA or ACCA qualification and have prior experience gained within a Management Accounts. Previous exposure to a construction environment would be advantageous, although not essential. Most importantly, you will possess a proactive attitude, strong analytical skills, and a desire to continue developing your accounting career.

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.