Management Accountant

Lowell Group; Swillington Common; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent finance company is seeking a Management Accountant for a fixed-term contract in Leeds. This hybrid role involves preparing financial journals, analyzing performance, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong skills in balance sheet reconciliation and process improvements. Attractive perks include a discretionary bonus, flexible benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working

Free onsite parking

28 days holiday plus public holidays

Life assurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in preparing and posting accurate financial journals.
• Strong expertise in balance sheet reconciliation, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements for greater efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing journals and ensuring accurate reporting.
• Working with finance stakeholders to maintain strong controls.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting policies and fostering communication.

Skills

Preparing and posting financial journals

Balance sheet reconciliation

Process improvements

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Power Query

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Power Query

Job description

Management Accountant - Fixed Term Contract

Location: Thorpe Park, Leeds, Hybrid, Flexible working!

Overview

Join us as Management Accountant! This role involves preparing and reviewing journals, analysing performance against plans and forecasts, and ensuring accurate month-end and year-end reporting.

You'll work closely with internal stakeholders across Finance to maintain strong controls, deliver reliable insights, and drive process improvements. A key part of the role is ensuring compliance with accounting policies, managing risk, and fostering clear communication from cost centre managers to senior leadership.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in preparing and posting accurate financial journals.
• Strong expertise in balance sheet reconciliation, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements for greater efficiency.
• Fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Hands-on approach with a proactive attitude towards problem-solving and delivery.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Power Query, with the ability to manipulate and analyse data effectively.

What you\'ll get

• A discretionary annual bonus to reward your impact
• 3% flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle, whether that\'s extra cash, more holiday, or added health cover.
• Hybrid working for the best of both worlds-collaboration and focus.
• Free onsite parking, saving you time and money.
• Recharge and refresh opportunities with 28 days of holiday plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to five more-giving you more time for what matters most.
• Peace of mind with life assurance that supports your loved ones, no matter what.
• A culture that celebrates you and supports your wellbeing - with recognition awards, access to on-site gym facilities, and a variety of wellbeing initiatives offered throughout the year to help you stay balanced, resilient and feeling your best.
• Encouragement to be your authentic self at work by joining one of our vibrant employee networks-like Rise (Gender), Proud (LGBTQIA+), Culture, or Spark (Neurodiversity & Disability) - and connect with a community that celebrates and supports you.

So, who are we?

We\'re on a mission to make credit work better for all.

We buy debt from lots of different companies in all kinds of sectors. We treat people with dignity, helping customers pay off their Lowell debt in practical and affordable ways.

According to The Sunday Times, we\'re one of the best places to work in the UK. Why? Because of the people who work here. Warm, welcoming, and super-talented. It\'s our people that make us great.

We celebrate and share success, learn from failure, embrace change, and savour challenge. Join us and from day one you\'ll have a voice in one of the most dynamic companies in the UK finance sector. Our new colleagues tell us they love the support we give them and the recognition they receive for a job well done. And wherever you are in Lowell, you\'ll be making a difference to the lives of millions of people going through tough times.

Ready to join us?

At Lowell, we\'re committed to helping you grow-both personally and professionally. We provide the tools, support, and opportunities you need to shape your career and thrive.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Whatever your identity - culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability - if you\'re passionate about making credit work better for everyone, we\'d love to hear from you. Our strength lies in our people, and we\'re proud to build inclusive teams supported by benefits that help everyone succeed.

If you need help with your application or have any questions about the adjustments we can make to support you during the recruitment process, please contact a member of the Lowell Talent Team, who\'ll be more than happy to support you.