Senior Management Accountant in Wakefield

The Power of Togetherness in Recruitment

At Sharp Consultancy, recruitment is about much more than filling job roles. It is about bringing people together, building lasting relationships, and creating opportunities where businesses and individuals can thrive. That's why one of our core values, Togetherness, is at the heart of everything we do. Successful recruitment isn't simply about matching a CV to a job description. It's about understanding people, their ambitions, and the culture of the organisations they will become a part of. That's why we meet with both clients and candidates alike, taking the time to get to know them, understand what they're looking for, and ensure we achieve the perfect match. We work closely with everyone involved to understand what success looks like from both perspectives. By working together, we create stronger matches that benefit businesses, employees, and teams for the long term.Togetherness means investing in relationships For our clients, this means becoming a trusted recruitment partner who understands their business, challenges, and future goals. We don't just recruit for today's vacancy, we help build a team that aligns with your values and ambitions. For our candidates, it means providing honest advice, guidance, and support throughout their career journey. Whether someone is looking for their first opportunity, career progression, or a complete change of direction, we're there every step of the way. The best recruitment decisions happen through collaboration We believe open communication, transparency, and shared goals lead to better hiring decisions. By encouraging honest conversations between employers, candidates, and our recruitment consultants, we create an environment where everyone feels heard and valued. When people work together, better decisions follow. Togetherness doesn't stop once a placement has been made At Sharp Consultancy, we continue to support our clients as their businesses evolve. From workforce planning to recruitment strategy and talent advice, we're committed to building long-term partnerships that grow alongside our clients. Creating Opportunities for People Every placement represents more than a job. It's a new chapter in someone's career, a fresh opportunity for a business, and the beginning of new working relationships. We never lose sight of the impact recruitment has on people's lives. By treating every candidate with respect and every client as a valued partner, we create experiences built on trust, professionalism, and mutual success. Togetherness is more than one of our values, it’s how we work every day It's reflected in every conversation, every recommendation, and every successful placement we make. We believe recruitment works best when it's built on collaboration, trust, and genuine relationships. At Sharp Consultancy, we're proud to bring people together, helping businesses find exceptional talent while supporting individuals to achieve their goals.

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Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation as a Senior Management Accountant, becoming a key member of an established finance team and playing an important role in supporting both financial performance and strategic decision-making across the business.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of delivering accurate and timely management accounts, providing meaningful financial analysis, and supporting the wider finance function. You will also play a significant role in mentoring junior team members and driving continuous improvements across reporting processes and controls.

Key responsibilities will include:

Ownership of the preparation and delivery of monthly and annual management accounts, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met
Supporting the Financial Controller with budgeting, forecasting, and longer-term financial planning activities
Reviewing and maintaining balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and resolving any discrepancies
Producing detailed variance analysis, delivering insightful commentary on business performance and key financial trends
Preparing management information and board-level reporting packs to support senior leadership decision-making
Supporting and mentoring junior members of the finance team, assisting with their development and day-to-day responsibilities
Managing month-end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments
Ensuring financial controls, processes, and reporting standards are maintained to a high level
Business partnering with stakeholders across the organisation, providing financial insight and commercial support where required
Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, and reporting efficiencies across the finance function
Assisting with ad hoc analysis, projects, and strategic initiatives as required

This role offers excellent scope for professional development and progression, providing broad exposure across the finance function and the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders. You will play a key role in driving financial performance while developing your leadership capabilities and commercial knowledge.

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA accountant, with previous experience operating in a Management Accountant, Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager, or similar role.

You will possess strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Previous experience mentoring or supervising junior team members would be advantageous, alongside the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

This opportunity would suit an ambitious finance professional looking to further develop their management accounting expertise while gaining increased commercial exposure within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

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

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.

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Senior Management Accountant

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