Job Description

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Management Accountant - Leeds (50,000 - 55,000 + Benefits)
Robert Half Finance & Accounting are proud to be working with our prestigious international client in Leeds to recruit a Management Accountant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finalist or newly qualified accountant seeking to take on a key role in supporting the financial operations of a major UK division.
About the Role
As a Management Accountant, you will be a vital part of the UK Finance team, working closely with cost centre leads and the divisional Managing Director to produce accurate and insightful financial reporting. You'll have the opportunity to make an impact through your expertise, proactive mindset, and dedication to continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities

• Management Accounts: Prepare monthly management accounts and quarterly reviews of commercial projects
• Project Support: Assist the business in monitoring unbilled amounts on key projects to ensure financial accuracy and control.
• Transactions: Process financial transactions with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Reconciliations: Conduct reviews and reconciliations of Balance Sheets, along with maintaining supporting schedules.
• Year-End Reporting: Support statutory audits to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Leadership: Opportunity to coach and potentially manage junior staff, developing your leadership skills.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek out opportunities for automation, simplification, and process efficiencies.

What We're Looking For

• Qualification: Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Interpersonal Skills: Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels.
• Organisation: Exceptional organisational abilities, with the capacity to manage and prioritise your workload and coordinate with others.
• Excel Expertise: Advanced knowledge of Excel and MS Office applications.
• Adaptability: Comfortable in a dynamic and fast-moving environment, able to adapt to new challenges.
• Collaboration: Willingness to communicate openly about status and challenges to ensure team success.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary (50,000 - 55,000 per annum)
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a high-performing UK division, partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Career development opportunities, including potential line management responsibilities.
• A chance to contribute to key business decisions and process improvements.

If you're a confident and motivated finance professional ready to take on your next challenge in Leeds, this Management Accountant role offers the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills and advance your career.
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