Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Salary: £50,000-£55,000
Reports To: Finance Manager
Purpose of the Role
To ensure the accurate, timely, and insightful accounting and reporting of operating expenditure. This role plays a key part in supporting the Finance Manager in controlling costs and delivering high-quality financial information to support business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Opex Accounting Ownership:
Take responsibility for the accounting of specific P&L lines and assist with others to ensure completeness and accuracy of reported operating expenditure.
Intercompany Transactions:
Accurately record and reconcile intercompany transactions, leveraging an understanding of the company's operational structure.
Cost Analysis & Reporting:
Review operating costs against budgets and KPIs, providing clear and timely variance analysis and identifying trends or areas requiring attention.
Issue Resolution:
Investigate and resolve discrepancies or queries related to expenditure in collaboration with the wider finance team.
System Use & Data Integrity:
Use financial systems (e.g., SAGE, Workday) to ensure accuracy and consistency of data across reporting outputs.
Balance Sheet Management:
Ensure accruals and prepayments are correctly accounted for and reflected accurately on the balance sheet.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Work closely with operational teams to promote a 'right-first-time' approach in the use of purchase orders and invoice processing.
Monthly Reporting:
Prepare and present monthly operating expenditure results to the Finance Manager and Financial Controller, including key insights and analysis.
Budgeting & Audit Support:
Assist in the preparation of the annual operating expenditure budget and support the external audit process.
ERP Implementation Support:
Contribute to the successful implementation and embedding of a new ERP system within the finance function.
Skills and Experience
Qualifications:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
Technical Proficiency:
Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems such as SAGE and/or Workday
Core Competencies:
Proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
Organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Industry Experience:
Previous experience in an industry or commercial finance environment is preferred.
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