Management Accountant - Immediate Start

Pratap Partnership Ltd; Castleford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Interim Management Accountant to oversee the finance function for a business in Leeds. This pivotal role involves leading management reporting and providing strategic financial guidance to business leaders. You'll collaborate with operational teams to ensure accurate reporting and cost control, prepare balance sheet accounts, and support external audits. If you are a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and experience in project accounting, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience in project/construction accounting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the processing and production of divisional accounts.
• Business partner with divisional directors for accurate reporting.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Business Partnering

Analytical Skills

Project Accounting

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Sage Accounting

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to oversee the finance function for a business based in Leeds. This integral role reports to both Group Finance and the Division, offering the opportunity to lead management reporting and provide strategic financial guidance to business leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the processing and production of divisional accounts, including cash flow forecasting and analysis.
• Business partner with divisional directors and operational teams to ensure accurate business reporting and cost control.
• Prepare balance sheet accounts, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure accurate project accounting, revenue recognition, and tracking of project costs.
• Support external audits and ensure compliance with statutory and industry regulations.
• Collaborate with directors to prepare budgets and forecasts for all projects.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and project/construction accounting experience is advantageous.
• Excellent business partnering skills with the ability to engage and challenge operational staff.
• Highly analytical, accurate, and detail-oriented.
• Pragmatic, flexible, and able to work autonomously.
• Proficient in Sage Accounting environment and advanced Excel capability advantageous.
• Experience in working with operational and financial systems to ensure accurate financial reporting.