Management Accountant - Newly qualified

Leeds Permanent £46,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
This role requires a diligent and detail-oriented Management Accountant to manage financial operations for a leading player in the retail sector. Based near Leeds, this full-time position encompasses a wide range of accounting and finance tasks.
  • A leading Group in Yorkshire is seeking a newly qualified accountant
  • Progressive business with plenty of opportunity of growth

About Our Client

This is a large-scale enterprise operating in the retail industry. With thousands of dedicated employees, the company places great value on high-quality service and customer satisfaction. They have a presence across the UK.

Job Description

  • Full responsibility for providing accurate and timely monthly management accounts to the site team, both P&L and balance sheets.
  • Demonstrate strong financial control, adhering to accounting regulations and group policy, and ensuring all accounting represents a true and fair view of performance.
  • Take the lead on investigating variances in performance versus expectation, particularly on costs, and provide visibility and insight to site-based stakeholders.
  • Act as a business partner to the Woodheads site finance team, supporting with their weekly P&L, providing insight on stock, labour costs and purchases.
  • Act as a key point of contact with external auditors.
  • Opportunity to simplify and speed up current period end processes, increasing efficiency and saving time to allow for more value-adding analytical work.
  • Play a vital role in the wider Finance team to drive growth.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Management Accountant should have:

  • Professional qualification such as ACA or CIMA
  • Demonstrable experience in accounting/financial roles - ideally first move from practice into industry
  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and management skills
  • Excellent understanding of tax laws and statutory regulations

What's on Offer

  • Salary range of £46000 - £50,000 per annum
  • Generous holiday leave
  • A supportive and inclusive company culture
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Company pension scheme + benefits package



This is an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant looking to enhance their career in the retail industry. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply and look forward to reviewing your applications.

Contact
Alastair Riley
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6533473
Phone number
+441132437724

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Management Accountant
Sector
Retail
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Alastair Riley
Consultant phone
+441132437724
Job reference
JN-092024-6533473