Management Accountant

Sharp Consultancy; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing manufacturing company in Wakefield seeks a Management Accountant to deliver accurate financial reporting and analysis. Join a dynamic finance team where your contributions will directly impact the company's growth and success. Ideal for candidates moving from practice into industry, this role offers a supportive environment for career development.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards ACCA, ACA, or CIMA with a clear path to qualification.
• Well-organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts.
• Produce P&L reports with detailed variance analysis.
• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

ACCA

ACA

CIMA

Job description

We’re excited to be partnering with a great client of ours that supplies niche manufacturing based in Wakefield. With a strong reputation for innovation and operational excellence, this fast-growing company is seeking a motivated and capable professional to join its finance team. This is a standout opportunity to make a real impact within a high-energy, ambitious organisation.

Position: Management Accountant

As a Management Accountant, you’ll be instrumental in delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and insightful analysis to support key business decisions. Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, you'll contribute directly to the company’s continued growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts

• Produce P&L reports with detailed variance analysis and insightful commentary

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes

• Ensure data accuracy through regular reconciliation across internal systems

• Deliver financial analysis and support to wider business units

• Develop strong working relationships across departments

• Assist with various financial projects and ad-hoc tasks as required

What We’re Looking For

• Currently studying towards ACCA, ACA, or CIMA with a clear path to qualification

• Well-organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines

• Strong communicator with the ability to convey financial insights clearly

• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

Why Join?

This role is perfect for a finance professional with solid month-end experience, especially those moving from practice into industry. You’ll become part of a high-performing, collaborative team where your efforts are valued and your career can truly thrive.

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. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.