Management Accountant

An established and profitable West Yorkshire group in manufacturing and distribution is seeking a Management Accountant. With a strong track record of growth, reinvestment, and international expansion, the business offers a role combining technical responsibility, team leadership, and commercial exposure - ideal for an accountant looking to gain broad exposure with the aim of developing into a future FC.

The role offers responsibility beyond reporting, supporting operational decisions and driving finance process improvements. The successful candidate will lead parts of the management accounts team, work closely with senior management, and help shape processes within a financially robust and strategically ambitious group.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, reconciliations, and intercompany reporting
• Coordinate budgets, forecasts, and audit support
• Maintain ledger integrity and financial controls
• Deliver financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions
• Lead and develop staff within management accounts, credit control, and purchase ledger

Candidate profile

• Newly or recently qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or finalist with strong practical experience
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable with ERP systems
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment
• Strong technical grounding with ambition to take on broader leadership and business-facing responsibilities

Salary: £50,000–£60,000

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finalist or newly qualified accountant to step into a senior role, taking ownership of core finance processes while developing leadership and commercial influence. Supported by an experienced finance function in a profitable, growing group, the role offers genuine scope for progression into more senior positions.

IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.