Management Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment specialist is seeking a Management Accountant for a specialized manufacturing client in York. The role involves delivering accurate financial reports and insights, supporting key business decisions. This position is perfect for proactive finance professionals looking to transition into industry, offering career growth within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified or studying towards ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication skills for financial data explanation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts.
• Create detailed P&L reports with variance analysis.
• Lead budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

ACCA

ACA

CIMA

Job description

We’re thrilled to be working exclusively with one of our valued clients—a specialist manufacturing business based in York with a strong reputation for innovation and operational excellence. As this fast-growing company continues to expand, they are looking for a driven and capable individual to join their finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic, ambitious organisation.

Position: Management Accountant

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering timely and accurate financial reporting, along with insightful analysis to support strategic business decisions. Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, you’ll help drive the company’s continued growth and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts

• Create detailed P&L reports with variance analysis and meaningful commentary

• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations

• Lead the budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes

• Maintain data integrity through regular system reconciliations

• Provide financial insights and support across various business units

• Build strong cross-functional relationships within the company

• Support financial projects and assist with ad-hoc finance tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified or currently studying towards ACCA, ACA, or CIMA

• Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial data clearly

• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

Why Join?

This is an ideal role for a finance professional with solid month-end experience—particularly someone transitioning from practice into industry. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team where your contribution will be recognised, and your career will have room to grow.

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.