Management Accountant
7 days ago
Wakefield
We are delighted to be supporting a growing and highly successful organisation in the appointment of an experienced Management Accountant . \n This is a key role within an efficient, well-controlled and high-performing finance function. Reporting into the Financial Controller , you will play an important part in delivering high-quality management, financial and statutory reporting, while providing meaningful insight to support business performance and strategic decision-making. \n The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills. This is an opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to make a genuine impact, support the continued development of the finance function and help drive greater efficiency through improved processes, automation and business partnering. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare full monthly management accounts, supporting schedules and the wider reporting suite.\n, • Take ownership of balance sheet management, including the fixed asset register and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Partner with senior management and wider business stakeholders, providing insightful reporting and analysis, particularly against forecast.\n, • Analyse, interpret and present financial information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.\n, • Support the preparation and submission of statutory accounts and group reporting within agreed deadlines and in accordance with relevant accounting standards and legislation.\n, • Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, supporting an efficient and well-managed year-end audit process.\n, • Assist with the preparation and submission of corporate tax, statutory and government returns.\n, • Support the implementation of new finance systems and technology.\n, • Assist with annual budgeting, planning and reforecasting, with particular responsibility for staff costs, overheads, cash flow and balance sheet considerations.\n, • Ensure intercompany transactions, loans and associated interest are accurately accounted for.\n, • Oversee and understand income receipt and associated distribution and recharge processes across relevant business partners.\n, • Provide guidance and support to operational stakeholders on financial procedures, regulatory requirements and relevant accounting rules.\n, • Review and develop accounting processes and systems, identifying opportunities for automation, simplification and improved efficiency.\n, • Lead, coach and develop members of the finance team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture.\n, • Undertake other relevant and reasonable duties in support of the wider finance function and business.\n\n About You \n You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CGMA) with strong technical accounting experience and a proven track record of working across management accounts, statutory reporting, audit and taxation. \n You will be commercially minded, confident working with senior stakeholders and comfortable challenging information where appropriate. A hands-on approach is essential, alongside the ability to operate effectively in a changing and sometimes challenging environment. \n Essential Experience & Skills \n\n • Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with proven post-qualification experience.\n, • Strong experience preparing full management accounts and supporting financial information.\n, • Previous experience across statutory accounting, taxation and audit.\n, • Demonstrable leadership experience, including the ability to motivate, develop and inspire colleagues.\n, • Excellent analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.\n, • Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage changing priorities and challenging situations while maintaining focus on objectives.\n, • Confident and assertive, with the ability to constructively challenge and question information.\n, • A proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to get involved across the finance function.\n, • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to manage expectations and drive performance.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage effectively at all levels.\n\n Desirable Experience \n\n • Experience within the legal or insurance sectors.\n, • Knowledge of Solicitors' Accounts Rules and associated regulatory requirements.\n, • Exposure to long-term contract accounting and/or work-in-progress.\n, • Experience working within a fast-paced environment with strict reporting deadlines.\n, • Strong ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgement and involve appropriate stakeholders when required.\n