Senior Management Accountant

Michael Page; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join a respected organisation in Bradford's food manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate will manage financial reporting, oversee month-end activities, and support budgeting processes. Essential qualifications include a recognized accounting qualification and proficiency in SAP and Excel. The position offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £55,000, along with additional perks such as free parking and staff discounts.

Benefits

Free parking available

Staff discount on company services

Permanent position with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and month end responsibilities.
• Experience in the FMCG industry would be ideal.
• Proficiency in using accounting software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present accurate financial reports to support business decisions.
• Manage the month end process for the group.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance, identifying trends and variances.
• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with auditors.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Provide support and guidance to the wider accounting and finance team.
• Contribute to the development of internal controls and processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Month end responsibilities

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Management Accountant to join a very well known and respected organisation in the food manufacturing and retail industry in Bradford. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial reporting, month end management accounts and, later on, the budgeting and forecasting process, and ensuring the smooth operation of accounting and finance activities across the business.

Client Details

This company operates within the FMCG (Food) industry and is a well-established and well known medium-sized organisation. They are committed to delivering exceptional services and maintaining strong financial management to support their operations.

Description

• Prepare and present accurate financial reports to support business decisions.
• Manage the month end process for the group.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance, identifying trends and variances.
• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with auditors.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Provide support and guidance to the wider accounting and finance team.
• Contribute to the development of internal controls and processes.

Profile

A successful Management Accountant should have:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and month end responsibilities
• Proficiency in using accounting software (ideally SAP) and Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Experience in FMCG industry would be ideal

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of £45,000 to £55,000 per annum.
• Free parking available on-site.
• Staff discount on company services.
• Permanent position with opportunities for growth.