PQ Management Accountant

Axon Moore; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Private medical insurance

Company pension

23 days leave + bank holidays

Lifestyle discounts

Well-being perks

Job summary

Axon Moore is recruiting a Part-Qualified Management Accountant for a fast-growing, private equity-backed business based in Harrogate. Hybrid working is available and you will gain exposure across group reporting, business partnering and finance transformation.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will own the management accounts for multiple entities, with involvement in budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Lookups and large data sets.
• Experience working within an ERP system.
• Excellent communication skills with non-finance stakeholders.
• Inquisitive mindset with strong attention to detail and drive to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Producing monthly management accounts for multiple entities, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Delivering meaningful variance analysis and performance commentary.
• Supporting the production of consolidated group reporting and board reporting packs.
• Business partnering with operational teams to provide financial insight and challenge.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis.
• Preparing VAT returns, intercompany reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Supporting cash flow forecasting, year-end audit and financial compliance.
• Reviewing and improving finance processes and internal controls
• Supporting the integration of newly acquired businesses.

Skills

Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Excel skills

ERP system experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Management Accountant | Harrogate Hybrid | £40,000 + Study Support + Excellent Benefits

Axon Moore is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing, private equity-backed business based in Harrogate.

Following significant growth through both acquisition and organic expansion, the finance team is continuing to evolve, creating an exciting opportunity for a Part-Qualified Management Accountant to join the business. This is an ideal role for someone looking to broaden their experience in a commercially focused environment, gaining exposure across group reporting, business partnering and finance transformation.

Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the management accounts for a number of entities while supporting wider group reporting, budgeting and continuous improvement projects. This is a broad role offering excellent exposure and genuine career progression.

Key responsibilities:

• Producing monthly management accounts for multiple entities, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Delivering meaningful variance analysis and performance commentary.
• Supporting the production of consolidated group reporting and board reporting packs.
• Business partnering with operational teams to provide financial insight and challenge.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis.
• Preparing VAT returns, intercompany reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Supporting cash flow forecasting, year-end audit and financial compliance.
• Reviewing and improving finance processes and internal controls
• Supporting the integration of newly acquired businesses.

You will ideally have:

• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Look‑ups and working with large data sets.
• Experience working within an ERP system.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work closely with non-finance stakeholders.
• A naturally inquisitive mindset with strong attention to detail and a drive to improve processes.

Salary and benefits:

Salary of £35,000 - £40,000, depending on experience.

• Full study support, including professional fees, study materials and study leave.
• Private medical insurance.
• Company pension.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Additional employee benefits including lifestyle discounts and well‑being perks.

Genuine opportunities for progression within a business experiencing sustained growth and investment.

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