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Senior Management Accountant

Job description

​We are recruiting a Senior Management Accountant for a leading Construction/Civil Engineering business in Wakefield.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in the production of accurate management information, financial analysis and commercial reporting, whilst working closely with operational teams across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant looking to take the next step in their career and gain greater exposure to the commercial side of an established civil engineering business. There is clear scope for this role to progress to Finance Manager or Financial Controller in the very near future.

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Key responsibilities will include;

  • Preparing accurate and timely monthly management accounts

  • Producing and analysing P&L, balance sheet and cash flow information

  • Providing detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior periods

  • Supporting the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting

  • Producing meaningful management commentary and financial analysis

  • Business Partner with operations to understand performance and provide challenge

  • Supporting project and contract reporting, monitoring costs, margins and profitability

  • Preparing cash flow forecasts and monitoring working capital

  • Maintaining strong balance sheet controls and completing reconciliations

  • Developing and reporting financial and operational KPIs

  • Providing financial insight to support commercial and operational decision-making

  • Supporting the Finance Director with financial modelling, planning and ad-hoc analysis

  • Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting

  • Supporting wider finance team, acting as a key point of contact for finance queries

Ideally you will be able to demonstrate the below qualifications/experience:

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, part-qualified, or qualified by experience

  • Experience of producing Management Accounts in a fast-paced environment

  • Knowledge of Construction or Civil Engineering would be advantageous

  • Strong IT skills including Excel and working with financial systems

  • Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills

  • Willingness to get ‘hands dirty’ supporting the team when required

  • Confident communicator with ability to build relationships with key stakeholders

Benefits to include:

  • 25 Days + BH

  • Pension

  • Private Healthcare

  • Study Support (If required)

  • Generous Hybrid Working Policy

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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. 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.