Management Accountant
This is an excellent opportunity within the IT sector for a fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) to join a well-established and high-performing finance team during a significant phase of growth and operational transformation. The role is ideally suited to an experienced Management Accountant seeking a broad and commercially focused position.
The position offers strong long-term career development opportunities, allowing you to further build on your technical and commercial expertise while playing a key role in supporting financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making across the organisation.
In your role as Management Accountant, you will report directly to the Finance Manager and gain a detailed understanding of the organisation’s operational activities, financial drivers, and overall business performance. Core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts with accompanying commentary and analysis.
- Leading on the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating/resolving variances.
- Managing accruals, prepayments, and other month-end accounting adjustments.
- Analysing financial performance and presenting key insights to senior stakeholders.
- Supporting month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting systems.
- Assisting with both internal and external audits, providing supporting schedules and documentation.
- Producing ad hoc financial analysis and reporting, including cost-saving initiatives and process improvement recommendations.
- Supporting operational teams with financial guidance and performance analysis.
As you become established within the role, there will be opportunities to take on increased responsibility, contribute to strategic financial planning, and support wider business growth initiatives.
The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with proven experience operating within a Management Accountant position. You will possess strong analytical and business partnering skills, a proactive and commercially focused approach, and a track record of improving financial processes and driving operational performance.
Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.