Robert Half is pleased to be working on behalf of a market-leading, North Leeds based distributor within the construction sector. This owner-managed group encompasses two major brands, employs approximately 650 staff, and operates from a network of sites across the UK and Northern Ireland.
As Management Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts for a selection of branches. You’ll work directly with Branch Directors, becoming a trusted business partner and helping interpret financial performance to drive improvement. In addition to core management accounts, you will develop and maintain commercial reporting and sales/margin analysis, and support ad hoc finance projects.
This is an ideal opportunity for a confident, ambitious qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) eager to make an impact within a £300m turnover business. You’ll enjoy genuine ownership of branch P&Ls, and enhance your commercial analysis skills in a hands-on, supportive environment.
Immediate start available.
Key Responsibilities:
*Prepare and produce monthly management accounts (including accruals, prepayments, and journals) within tight month-end deadlines.
*Partner with Branch Directors, assisting them in interpreting monthly financial results and improving performance.
*Deliver commercial reporting and analysis, building, improving, and maintaining Excel models for sales and margin insights.
*Support branch directors with annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
*Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
*Contribute to ad hoc analysis (sales, margin, costs) and process improvements.
*Assist with bi-annual stocktakes.
Key Relationships: Internally: Branch Directors, Regional Directors, Commercial Finance Manager, Sales Directors, Finance colleagues, Purchase Ledger, Credit Control. Externally: External Auditors, Suppliers, Customers.
Candidate Requirements:
*Fully qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA).
*Minimum of 2 years’ experience producing monthly management accounts.
*Strong background in budgeting and forecasting.
*Excellent IT skills, particularly advanced Excel (data manipulation, pivot tables, sumifs, vlookups, xlookups, index match).
*Proven track record in building and improving commercial reporting and Excel models.
*Able to work to tight deadlines and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders.
*Highly organised, accurate, and detail-oriented with strong presentation skills.
*Motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive approach.
*Experience with rebates and background in distribution/construction sectors advantageous.
If you’re an ambitious Management Accountant ready to take ownership of a commercial finance role within a fast-growing business, we want to hear from you.
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