JHE & Partners are delighted to be working on behalf of a leading independent manufacturing & distribution company, as they seek to find an experienced Management Accountant to join their finance function. The role will be based in the organisation’s large, purpose-built facility in the East Leeds area and will report directly to the Finance Director.
You will be responsible for accurate financial reporting, robust systems and controls, and the delivery of analysis that empowers decision-making across the business. The chosen candidate will be offered the chance to progress within the organisation to a Financial Controller position and then potentially to FD.
This is an incredible opportunity for the right candidate. If you are an ambitious, qualified accountant with recent experience in a management accounting role I am very keen to speak with you.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with UK GAAP and company policies.
- Manage the general ledger, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and timely.
- Oversee reconciliations across all key accounts (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow).
- Prepare consolidated financial statements for group reporting, ensuring accuracy across entities.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and support rolling forecasts.
- Provide insightful financial analysis to senior management to support planning, monitor performance, and drive decision-making.
- Identify opportunities for improving profitability, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
- Evaluate and improve financial systems, processes, and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Keep up to date with best practices, technology, and innovations (ERP, automation, analytics) to strengthen financial management.
- Ensure timely submission of all tax returns (corporation tax, VAT, PAYE) in line with UK regulations.
Qualifications required
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
- Proven track record in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, with strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, tax, and compliance.
- Experience with ERP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite and advanced Excel skills; Power BI desirable.
Offering a competitive salary, annual bonus, mapped out career progression as well as a busy, varied workload, this is truly a great opportunity to join an established company, with an excellent reputation and a role that offers genuine career progression and development. The company have great values that transcend every department. With long service common place throughout the organisation, it is testament to how they value their staff.
This really is a fantastic role and I would urge anyone interested in receiving more information to apply at their earliest convenience.