Management Accountant

Cognisys; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£2,000 budget for professional development

Employee Wellness Hub

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Refer a friend bonus scheme, up to £2,000

Job summary

Cognisys is seeking a Management Accountant based in Leeds with a hybrid working model. You will prepare monthly management accounts, reconcile balance sheets, and provide insightful reporting to aid business decisions.

This role offers the chance to contribute to a disciplined finance environment and support growth while mentoring Accounts Assistants. With a focus on collaboration and precision, you will thrive in a supportive, high-performance finance team.

Qualifications

• 3‑5 years+ experience in a Financial / Management Accountant role.
• A curious, proactive, and motivated mindset.
• Professional and confident approach when interacting with clients.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts by working day 5.
• Reconciliation of monthly Balance Sheet with variance analysis.
• Ownership of Vanta and margin analysis.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Comfortable working in a dynamic environment

High attention to detail

Collaborative, team player

Job description

Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 2-3 days in the office)

Cognisys is a fast‑scaling, high‑performing cybersecurity and GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) organisation serving clients in more than 30 countries. With a diverse, remote‑first team, we have a clear vision for excellence and we are building the gold standard in security delivery. We operate with pace, clarity and high standards. We’re looking for a Management Accountant who brings the same level of focus and ambition.

About the Role

As a Management Accountant, you’ll play a key part in keeping our finances accurate, insightful, and on track. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you’ll prepare monthly management accounts, reconcile balance sheets and help explain business performance through clear analysis.

You will contribute to a disciplined, high‑quality finance environment—enhancing processes, tightening controls, and producing clear, insight‑rich reporting that helps the senior team make informed decisions. This is an opportunity to have a real impact, shape how finance supports growth and develop your career in a high‑performance environment.

You’ll maintain the Fixed Asset Register, oversee invoicing and revenue recognition and partner with teams across the business to support sound financial decisions. Alongside this, you’ll contribute to year‑end reporting, margin analysis and process improvements, while guiding our Accounts Assistants and supporting wider finance projects.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, values precision and wants to grow within a supportive and ambitious finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts by working day 5 with insight from Finance Manager
• Reconciliation of monthly Balance Sheet with variance analysis
• Ensure accuracy of ScaleXP reporting for month end
• Maintain and manage Fixed Asset register
• Business Partnering with other departments
• Ownership of Vanta and margin analysis
• Oversight to confirm the accuracy of sales invoicing raised during the month
• and correct recognition of revenue
• Identify, assess, and help mitigate financial risks within the organisation
• Oversee and support Accounts Assistants
• Assist with the Year End process
• Ad-hoc projects required by the Finance Manager

Requirements

• 3‑5 years+ experience in a Financial / Management Accountant role.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• A curious, proactive, and motivated mindset, with a genuine interest in technology and business.
• Collaborative, team player who focuses on finding solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• A professional and confident approach when interacting with clients.

If you think you can deliver but don't match the criteria above, please don't be put off. We are very open‑minded and focus on ability and attitude above skills.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive work environment where delivering high standards of service externally and internally drives everything we do.
• A dedicated budget for your professional development—£2,000 per annum.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Hub supported by Kara Connect for health and well‑being resources and a Westfield Health Cash Plan.
• 25 days holiday, plus your birthday day off.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme, up to £2,000!

We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and can make various reasonable adjustments to accommodate individual needs.