Management Accountant

Job Title: Management Accountant

Location: Barnsly (Maximum 1 Weeks Notice required)

Employment Type: 6 month Contract + Extension

Salary: £400 a day

Job Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our finance team. This role is responsible for overseeing the preparation and analysis of the profit and loss account (P&L), balance sheet, and providing strategic financial insight through business partnering with key stakeholders across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis.
• Ensure timely month-end close processes and deliverables.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure integrity of financial information.
• Provide commentary and insight on financial performance to senior management.
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Assist in annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Monitor and report on financial performance against budget and forecasts.
• Support cost control initiatives and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Business Partnering
• Act as a key finance liaison for business units, supporting operational managers with financial insight and advice.
• Help non-finance stakeholders understand financial data and the impact of their decisions on business performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased financial efficiency.
• Compliance & Controls

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and financial reporting.
• Experience in business partnering and providing financial insights to non-finance teams.
• Excellent Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.