Management Accountant

Castle Employment Group; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance organization based in Helmsley seeks a Management Accountant to join its team permanently. This role offers a salary of up to £40,000, hybrid working hours, and substantial study support. The ideal candidate will possess strong Management Accounting skills, be experienced with financial data, and hold an accounting qualification. This is a fantastic opportunity for driven finance professionals committed to progressing their careers.

Benefits

Up to 8% employer-matched pension

Study support

Flexible working hours

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant.
• Fully qualified accountant or part-qualified actively working towards a qualification.
• Strong technical expertise in month-end reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret financial data to guide business strategy.
• Prepare and maintain budgets and forecasts.
• Generate monthly management accounts highlighting key variances.
• Collaborate to provide financial guidance and improve efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies.

Skills

Management Accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Sage 200

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Overview

A dynamic and respected organisation in its sector based in Helmsley is seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to progress their career. On offer is a competitive salary of up to £40,000, flexible working hours with a hybrid working option, up to 8% employer-matched pension, and study support.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret financial data to identify trends and insights that help guide business strategy and operational decisions.
• Prepare and maintain budgets and forecasts, producing clear reports to support management in resource planning and decision-making.
• Generate monthly management accounts, highlighting key variances and financial developments to inform leadership.
• Collaborate with teams across the business to provide practical financial guidance, support cost control, and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and regulations, proactively identifying risks and safeguarding company resources.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant, with strong technical expertise in month‑end reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or part‑qualified and actively working towards a professional accounting qualification.
• A proactive, composed, and adaptable approach, capable of working independently within a small finance team.
• Strong communication skills, able to present financial information clearly.
• Attention to detail combined with commercial awareness, able to see the bigger picture and contribute to strategic decisions.
• Experience using Sage 200 or the ability to quickly adapt to new accounting systems and technologies.

Location & Travel

This excellent opportunity is easily commutable from Pickering, Thirsk, Malton, York, Scarborough, and surrounding areas. Candidates must be able to drive due to limited public transport access to site. Free on‑site parking is available.

Next Steps

We would be keen to hear from professionals currently working in Management Accounting, Assistant Management Accountant, or similar finance roles who are looking for their next opportunity. If you're interested in this Management Accountant role and want to be considered, click the 'apply' button today to start your application. Alternatively, get in touch for a confidential discussion.