Management accountant

Are you an experienced Management Accountant looking for a new challenge in a fast-growing and dynamic service business? Do you want to join a friendly and supportive finance team that offers excellent development opportunities and exposure to commercial aspects of finance? If so, you might be interested in this exciting role based in Leeds, working for a private equity backed company that is seeing huge growth year on year. As a Management Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts, variance analysis, KPI reporting, and supporting the Finance Manager with ad hoc projects. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with other departments and senior stakeholders, providing financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision making. * Daily posting and reconciliation of bank transactions, plus reporting of bank balances to the management team. * Generation of sales invoices for each project following receipt of payment certificates. Ensuring that retentions and VAT are applied correctly to the invoice. * Monthly balance sheet reconciliations. * Production of monthly management accounts in collaboration with the Finance Manager. * Preparation of VAT returns. * Checking staff expense submissions. * Proactively develop an understanding of the requirements of the business, by developing strong working relationships with colleagues. * Work closely with the Finance Manager and Finance Director to identify weaknesses in the accounts systems and processes and seek and suggest potential improvements. * Updating the weekly cash flow forecast with actual figures. * Assisting the Finance Manager as required with the production of cash flow and P L forecasts. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant who wants to progress their career in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. You will benefit from a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a culture that values collaboration, innovation and excellence. To be considered for this role, you must be studying towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent. With previous experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or related sector. You must also have strong Excel skills, excellent communication skills, and a proactive and positive attitude. If you are interested in this role, please apply now or contact Sharp Consultancy for more information. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years #39; experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function, from finance administrators through to senior Finance Director appointments. Please visit our website (url removed) for more information on accountancy jobs or accountancy recruitment; finance jobs or finance recruitment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within seven days please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful