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Management Accountant

Job description

Overview

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be recruiting a Management Accountant for a fast-growing business in the Barnsley area. This is a newly created role, working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team to produce high-quality management information, drive financial insight, and support business growth.

 

The Role

The Management Accountant will take ownership of the monthly management accounts process, provide accurate financial reporting, and deliver key analysis to inform decision-making. You will also lead on budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with HMRC and audit requirements.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Full production of monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis.

  • Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

  • Weekly cashflow reporting.

  • Foreign currency trades.

  • Support the budgeting and forecasting cycle.

  • Ensure finance processes and documentation are accurate and up to date.

  • Manage and develop an Accounts Assistant.

  • VAT returns, PAYE, Corporation Tax, and audit preparation.

  • Supplier analysis and commercial reporting to improve business efficiency.

  • Oversee payroll review and approval.

  • Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, including credit control and payment approvals.

  • Credit check new customers and maintain credit insurer relationships.

 

About You:

  • Qualified, part-qualified, or QBE (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).

  • Strong management accounts experience, ideally within an SME or owner-managed environment.

  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to analyse data for commercial insight.

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels.

  • Confident managing and developing junior staff.

 

If you are an ambitious Management Accountant looking for a varied and hands-on role in a growing, fast-paced business, we’d love to hear from you.

 

How to Apply:

Please apply directly or contact Sharp Consultancy for a confidential discussion.

 

 

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' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. 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.