Sewell Wallis is working exclusively with a well‑established business based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, looking to recruit a Management Accountant to join their team. This role reports directly to the Financial Controller and will play a key role in the delivery of timely management accounts within the Engineering division.
Responsibilities
* Effective coordination of all finance functions.
* Responsibility for the Engineering department & SBU divisional finances.
* Manage cash flow reporting.
* Deliver high quality regular reporting, analysis and insights to the business, forecasts, budgets and business plans with no surprises.
* Identify key threats and opportunities to work with operational stakeholders to develop remedial actions to manage deviations from budget.
* Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining detailed support to allow for management review.
* Responsibility for statutory reporting, HMRC & ONS.
* Finance lead in statutory audits.
* Key role in producing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
* Provide challenge to the business, working closely with key operational stakeholders to deliver budget revenue and margin.
* Provide financial support to the Project Commercial Teams during month‑end and as required.
* Support the Commercial Teams with robust analysis of WIP management.
* Involvement in monthly meetings with operational leaders and providing cover for the Financial Controller as required.
* Mentor role for the rest of the Finance Team.
* Other ad‑hoc duties as specified by the Financial Controller.
* Help drive continuous improvement through system processes and management information across the finance function.
* Maintain group reporting deadlines and ensure that intra‑group accounting dates are met.
Skills & Qualifications
* Full Accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or QBE with relevant experience.
* Minimum 5 years PQE.
* Strong IT knowledge, especially in Advanced Excel and accounting systems.
* Strong technical management reporting skills, with unwavering attention to detail and an ability to build relationships through effective communication.
* Experience working within the Engineering sector (preferred).
What's on Offer
* 10% bonus.
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
* Flexible working hours.
* Company Rewards Programme.
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