Management Accountant

Charterhouse Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Study support

Company pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Charterhouse Recruitment is seeking a capable Management Accountant in the United Kingdom for a permanent, full-time position. You will produce monthly management accounts, manage ledgers, and support budgeting, payroll, and financial controls.

The role offers clear professional development and a pension scheme, with study support available. The ideal candidate has proven management accounting experience, AAT (or CIMA/ACCA) qualifications, and strong forecasting skills to support senior

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a management accounting or similar finance role.
• Strong budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Experience with ledgers, reconciliations and cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely monthly management accounts and KPI reports.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and annual budgets.
• Oversee sales and purchase ledgers and supervise staff.
• Manage monthly payroll processing and cost controls.
• Maintain internal controls and liaise with external accountants/auditors.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Ledger control

Balance sheet reconciliations

Cash flow forecasting

Payroll experience

Education

AAT qualified

CIMA/ACCA part-qualified

QBE (qualified by experience)

Job description

Key Details & Benefits

Salary: Up to £40,000 (depending on experience)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Location & Perks: Free on-site parking, study support, company pension scheme, and clear professional development/career progression opportunities.

Core Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Management Accounts: Produce timely monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, product line profitability analysis, and financial KPIs with variance analysis.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Prepare cash flow forecasts, annual budgets, and rolling financial forecasts to assist senior leadership with commercial strategy.
• Ledger Management & Supervision: Oversee sales and purchase ledgers, line manage the Business Administrator, handle sales finance activities, and manage credit control to control aged debt.
• Operations & Payroll: Manage monthly payroll processing (ensuring accuracy and compliance), control expenses, monitor inventory levels, and produce stock reports.
• Controls & Stakeholders: Maintain internal financial controls, optimize finance processes, and liaise with external accountants and auditors as required.

Qualification & Experience Requirements

Experience: Proven track record in a Management Accountant or similar finance role.

Qualifications: AAT qualified, part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA), or qualified by experience (QBE).

Skills: Strong foundation in management accounting, budgeting, ledger control, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow forecasting. Payroll experience is desirable but not essential.

Attributes: Highly organized, detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Charterhouse Recruitment (Yorkshire) Ltd is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in relation to job applications. A copy of our Diversity Policy is available upon request.