Who you are
- Part‑qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA preferred)
- Strong technical accounting foundation with experience of management accounting and month end close
- Analytical and detail oriented, with the ability to interpret financial data and translate it into clear business insight
- Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with non‑finance stakeholders and challenge constructively where appropriate
- Well organised and resilient, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
- Proactive, collaborative and solutions focused, with a continuous improvement mindset
What the job involves
- This is a Fixed Term Contract for 14 months
- We are seeking a proactive and conscientious Senior Management Accountant to join our UK Opex Finance team
- This role will be responsible for the preparation, review and delivery of high‑quality management information, providing meaningful insight into business performance and supporting stakeholders with effective decision making
- This is an excellent opportunity for a part‑qualified or newly qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) looking to further develop their technical expertise and business partnering skills within a dynamic, fast paced environment
- Take ownership of specific P&L areas within the monthly management accounts for UK Opex, ensuring accuracy, completeness and adherence to deadlines
- Prepare, review and challenge accruals and prepayments, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and robust supporting documentation
- Deliver clear and insightful monthly Opex reporting, including variance analysis against budget and forecast
- Provide high‑quality commentary and analysis, highlighting key drivers, risks and opportunities affecting performance
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring issues are identified and resolved promptly
- Partner with the FP&A team to support monthly reforecasting and budgeting cycles
- Actively identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, control and quality of Opex reporting and month‑end processes
- Respond to ad‑hoc financial analysis and reporting requests from senior stakeholders
Work Arrangement: 3 days a week in office, Leeds
Contract Type: 14 Month Fixed-Term Contract
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