Management Accountant

Description

Management Accountant (Contract) - Leeds (Hybrid)

(Apply online only) day rate Contract until March 2027

We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a well-established finance team on a long-term contract basis. Working within a collaborative finance function, you will play a key role in delivering accurate management information, supporting month-end processes, providing meaningful financial analysis, and partnering with stakeholders across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional looking to further develop their management accounting expertise within a fast-paced and commercially focused environment.

As the Management Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

Take ownership of designated areas of the monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.Prepare and post journals as part of month-end close activities.Produce accruals and prepayments, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and supporting documentation.Deliver monthly financial reporting, including detailed variance analysis against budget and forecast.Provide insightful commentary to explain financial performance, key drivers, risks, and opportunities.Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.Support budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with wider finance teams.Produce financial analysis and reports to support business decision-making.Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, providing guidance and financial insight where required.Identify opportunities to improve existing processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.Ideally, you will have the following experience:

Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA).Previous experience within a management accounting role.Strong understanding of month-end accounting processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insight.Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of financial information.Experience within a larger or complex business environment would be advantageous.Previous exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.A proactive and continuous improvement mindset.What's on Offer?

(Apply online only) daily rate.Hybrid working model with 3 days on-site in Leeds and 2 days working from home.Long-term contract opportunity through to March 2027.Potential opportunity to secure a permanent position in the future.Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative finance team within a dynamic business environment.If you're a detail-oriented Management Accountant with strong month-end, reporting and analysis experience and are available for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Ad ID: 5419314717