Senior Management Accountant & Finance Partner

Sharp Consultancy; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services business in Wakefield is seeking an experienced finance professional to support the Finance Controller and senior leadership. Key responsibilities include preparing management accounts, providing financial analysis, and assisting with audits and tax submissions. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with strong management accounting skills and experience in legal or project-based sectors. This role offers the opportunity to enhance processes and mentor team members within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal, insurance, or project-based sectors.
• Strong management accounting and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of tax and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports.
• Support balance sheet management and fixed assets.
• Provide analysis and financial insight for decision-making.
• Assist with statutory accounts and tax submissions.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and planning.
• Streamline processes and support system implementations.
• Coach finance team members.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Management accounting

Statutory accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualification

Job description

A professional services business in Wakefield is seeking an experienced finance professional to support the Finance Controller and senior leadership. Key responsibilities include preparing management accounts, providing financial analysis, and assisting with audits and tax submissions. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with strong management accounting skills and experience in legal or project-based sectors. This role offers the opportunity to enhance processes and mentor team members within a dynamic environment.