At Zenith, we've been leading the transition to sustainable vehicle solutions for over 30 years. As the UK's largest independent vehicle solutions provider, we're proud of our people, our award-winning service, and our bold ambitions to make mobility smarter, greener, and better for everyone. We're powered by people, driven by innovation, and committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
We're looking for a Management Accountant to join our Commercial Finance team on a 5-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you'll take ownership of reporting and controlling a defined cost centre within the Commercial P&L. You'll be responsible for delivering accurate and timely management accounts, maintaining strong balance sheet control, and providing clear, actionable financial insight to support decision-making across the Commercial division.
This is a great opportunity for someone with solid management accounting experience who is looking to further develop their commercial exposure within a business-facing finance role.
What's the Role
* Provide proactive monthly management accounts for our contract fleet services entity,
* Reconcile and review all balance sheet accounts regularly, resolving reconciling items and highlighting risks or opportunities
* Take ownership of profit performance reporting for your area, ensuring results are accurate and understood
* Uphold compliance with all accounting policies and practices while ensuring robust internal controls are in place.
* Act as a trusted advisor within the wider Commercial team, fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive financial performance.
* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, embracing new technologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
What Can You Offer
* Ideally professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
* Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a finance role, ideally within a multi-entity or group structure
* Strong knowledge of management accounts preparation and balance sheet control
* Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, formulae) and ability to work with large data sets from multiple systems
* Excellent organisational and planning skills with strong attention to detail
* Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively under pressure
* Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new processes and ideas
What's in it For You
* £40,000-£55,000 per annum
* 24 days annual leave plus your birthday off, with the option to buy more
* Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Dental and Health Cash Plans
* Tech Scheme, Car Sacrifice Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans
* Development opportunities through our MyGPS personal development framework
* Perks at Work - discounts on everyday essentials
* Onsite GP, Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders
* Sports and social clubs, company activities, and team events
* Inclusive culture with colleague-led equality networks
* Free onsite parking
* Agile working
Why Zenith?
* Award‑winning – Leasing Company of the Year (Fleet News 2026), Large Business of the Year (Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards), Diversity and Inclusion winners, (Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards), Wellbeing winners (Fleet News 2025).
* Sustainability champions – over 41% of our fleet are Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), and we're a carbon‑neutral organisation
* Innovators - Investing £25 million in transformation, with a thriving fleet of 169,910 vehicles
* Inclusive - diversity networks and a workplace where everyone can thrive
* A place to grow- Clear pathways through our MyGPS personal development framework
We want to positively encourage differences in Zenith and believe it is critical to our success as a company. Zenith is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
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