Management Accountant

Pratap Partnership Ltd; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance firm in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join their supportive finance team. This role requires a fully qualified accountant with solid post-qualification experience, responsible for preparing monthly management accounts and owning the balance sheet. The ideal candidate will be confident, proactive, and comfortable working independently, with opportunities for development and a strong work-life balance. The position offers a hybrid working model and flexible hours.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Healthcare cash plan

Matched pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with experience at Management Accountant level.
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail required.
• Confident and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare full monthly management accounts and support analysis.
• Own the balance sheet, including fixed assets and reconciliations.
• Partner with the wider business for support and insight.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Proactive communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

A new opportunity has become available for an experienced Management Accountant to join a growing and supportive finance team. This is a key hire and would suit someone fully qualified with a solid few years of post-qualification experience – someone confident supporting a Finance Manager and comfortable owning core month-end processes.

The role includes:

• Preparing full monthly management accounts and supporting analysis
• Balance sheet ownership including fixed assets and reconciliations
• Business partnering across the wider business
• Supporting statutory accounts, audit and tax requirements
• Providing insight, reporting and commentary to senior stakeholders
• Contributing to budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and planning
• Helping improve systems, controls and processes
• Getting involved in project work, systems upgrades and continuous improvement

What they’re looking for:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• A good level of experience at Management Accountant level
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail
• Confident, proactive and comfortable working independently
• Someone who can support and uplift the Finance Manager
• Able to start at short notice (preferred but not essential)

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working – 2-3 days onsite following induction
• 35 hour week with flexible working hours (08:00-16:00 or 09:00-17:00)
• Healthcare cash plan, income protection and life assurance
• Matched pension scheme
• Generous annual leave plus additional wellbeing days
• Development, mentoring and clear progression routes
• A supportive culture with a strong focus on work-life balance