Management Accountant - Flexible

RG Consultancy; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private pension

Onsite parking

37 hours per week

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

RG Consultancy and a respected employer are seeking an experienced Finance Manager/Accounts Manager to join on a full-time, permanent basis. The role suits someone with a background in the public sector and a track record of financial stewardship.

Applicants should be qualified by experience, or hold Part CIMA/ACCA/ACA, or be fully qualified. The role offers a supportive team, progression opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in the public sector.
• Qualified by experience or holding a professional accounting designation.
• Strong financial controls and process improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Full preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Manage purchasing, payments, banking and income processes.
• Assist with month-end reconciliations (accruals/prepayments).
• Lead the operational finance function with professionalism and accuracy.
• Monitor budgets, risks, and compliance; provide financial analysis.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cash management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Education

Part CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

RG Consultancy are pleased to be working with an excellent company, who are looking for an experienced Finance Manager/Accounts Manager to join them on a full time, permanent basis. This role would suit someone with experience of a similar role working in the public sector. We welcome all applicants who are qualified by experience, part CIMA/ACCA/ACA or fully qualified.

Benefits

• Monday - Friday - 37 hours per week
• 25 days + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Private enhanced pension scheme
• Onsite parking
• Other benefits to be discussed at interview

Duties and Responsibilities

• Full preparation of the monthly management accounts
• Manage and carry out financial processes including purchasing, payments, banking and income
• Assisting with the month-end reconciliations; including accruals and prepayments
• Lead the operational finance function with professionalism, accuracy, and adherence to organisational policies.
• Promote high standards of conduct, continuous improvement, and safeguarding.
• Meet all statutory and organisational requirements and respond to reasonable requests from the Line Manager.
• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of finance services, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and strong customer service.
• Line-manage finance staff, lead team meetings, and support performance and development.
• Monitor budgets, financial risks, and compliance with delegated authorities and standard operating procedures.
• Administer and maintain financial systems, managing workflows, user access, and data accuracy.
• Resolve complex financial queries and provide strong financial analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and procurement.