At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial management and collaborate with teams to drive business success.
- Company: Leading manufacturer in Leeds with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Opportunity for long-term role, competitive pay, and professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by partnering with teams and enhancing financial strategies.
- Qualifications: Experience in management accounting and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 39600 - 48400 £ per year.
A leading manufacturer in Leeds needs an experienced Management Accountant to initially cover a period of sickness but this opportunity could roll into a longer term opportunity. The key purpose is to support the Head of Finance with financial management and act as a business partner to the operational and sales teams.
Headline tasks include:
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, Balance sheet and cashflow with variance analysis and commentary against budget, forecast and prior year.
- Produce and distribute weekly sales and margin reports.
- Prepare and distribute monthly sales commission reports by sales representative.
- Develop and produce monthly cost centre P&L reporting, including variance analysis and performance commentary.
- Support Finance Director in maintaining and improving standard costing model.
- Assist the Finance Director in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
- Assist the Finance Director with cashflow forecasting, including the preparation, analysis, and ongoing monitoring of short and medium-term cashflow projections.
- Reconcile physical stock count results to the inventory ledger, investigate variances, and communicate required corrective actions and associated risks (including potential write-offs).
- Work closely with operations, sales, and marketing teams to provide financial insight.
Interim Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner employer: Sharp Consultancy
Join a well-established business in the service sector that offers a supportive culture and excellent staff retention, making it an ideal employer for those starting their career in finance. With hands-on experience, ongoing training, and AAT study support available, you'll thrive in a friendly finance team that genuinely encourages your professional growth and development. This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to learn and build a long-term career in accounting.
