Management Accountant - #2191114

A genuine opportunity to step into a broad, commercially focused Management Accountant role where you can take ownership, influence change and help shape a growing finance function.

Agility are partnering with an ambitious, growing business in Leeds to appoint a Management Accountant.

You'll have real ownership of the month-end process, exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work closely with both the Financial Controller and CFO. More importantly, you'll have the autonomy to challenge existing processes, drive improvements and play an active role in developing the finance function.

They are an established and growing business with an ambitious outlook and a lean central finance team. The business is investing in its finance infrastructure, with a clear focus on automation, improving reporting and accelerating the month-end close.

It's a great time to join, with plenty of scope to make an impact rather than simply inherit existing processes.

Role Overview:

• Taking ownership of the end-to-end month-end close, driving improvements and reducing reporting timescales.
• Reviewing management accounts ahead of presentation to the Financial Controller and board.
• Analysing balance sheet and P&L movements, identifying trends, investigating variances and challenging anomalies.
• Developing and maintaining cash flow forecasts in partnership with the Financial Controller and CFO.
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns and ensuring compliance.
• Working alongside external accountants on statutory accounts preparation and supporting the annual audit.
• Identifying opportunities to automate, streamline and improve financial processes and reporting.
• Supporting the Financial Controller and CFO with ad hoc projects and wider business initiatives.

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, newly qualified or a finalist approaching qualification.
• A solid understanding of month-end reporting, reconciliations and balance sheet control.
• Experience producing or reviewing management accounts.
• Proactive, commercially minded and confident taking ownership.
• Someone looking for a role that offers breadth, visibility and the opportunity to influence how things are done.

If you're newly qualified and want more than another reporting role, this is an opportunity to take genuine ownership, work directly with senior finance leadership and help build a more efficient, forward-thinking finance function.

You'll have the platform to make your mark, develop commercially and build a strong foundation for your next career move.