Management Accountant

RG Consultancy; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing logistics company in Wakefield is seeking a Qualified Management Accountant to take ownership of financial reporting. The role involves leading the month-end management accounts and managing balance sheet accuracy. Candidates should be qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA, with excellent Excel skills. This office-based role offers flexible hours and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Flexible start and finish times

34 days holiday with service

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA).
• Strong technical understanding of balance sheet management is vital.
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with accountancy software.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the month-end management accounts process.
• Lead balance sheet management and ensure financial data accuracy.
• Develop financial reports for finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent Excel skills

Technical understanding of financial controls

Proactive and commercially aware

Education

CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified

Tools

Accountancy software knowledge

Job description

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We are pleased to be working with an excellent, growing company who are looking to recruit a Qualified Management Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) to join the finance team in Wakefield.

This is more than a transactional role - it's a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of financial reporting and working closely with the Financial Controller and play a key role in shaping the financial strategy of a successful and growing logistics business. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality management accounts, owning the balance sheet, and providing proactive support to operational managers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of the month-end management accounts process
• Lead balance sheet management and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Provide clear financial analysis to explain performance variances and support strategic decisions.
• Develop financial reports for use by both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Partner with operational teams to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across key cost centres and revenue streams.
• Lead annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes, working collaboratively with department heads.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and reporting standards.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including systems upgrades and reporting enhancements.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) - is desirable
• Strong technical understanding of balance sheet management and financial controls.
• Excellent Excel skills and accountancy software knowledge is essential
• Proactive, commercially aware, and eager to make a difference in a fast-paced business environment.
• Office based role with flexible start and finish times
• Standard holidays + bank holidays - increase to 34 days with service