Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Salary: £44k to £50k + benefits

Keighley, BD20

Full Time, Permanent

Are you a commercially minded Management Accountant who enjoys being involved in the detail whilst also helping to drive business performance?

About Us

Established in 1899, J.Wild (Confectioners) Ltd is a well-loved family business with a long-standing reputation for producing exceptional biscuits and confectionery. Combining traditional values with a forward-thinking approach, we continue to grow while maintaining the supportive, close-knit culture that has been at the heart of our success for over 125 years.

Role overview

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Management Accountant to join our team in a varied and influential role. Reporting into senior management, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making and helping the business continue to improve its financial processes and controls.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership, working collaboratively across departments and contributing ideas that add real value to the organisation.

Responsibilities include:

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Support month-end and year-end processes
• Monitor business performance and provide meaningful financial analysis
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and cashflow projections
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Reconcile sales, cost of sales and balance sheet accounts
• Oversee supplier payments and statutory payments
• Support payroll processes
• Implementing system enhancements supporting business growth & integration
• Oversea commercial insurance arrangements and procurement activities
• Work closely with managers across the business to provide financial insight and support
• Assist with stock takes, stock valuation and costing activities
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting
• Provide leadership, support and mentoring where required

Skills and experience

We are looking for the following:

• Previous experience in a Management Accountant position
• Strong financial reporting and management accounting skills
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and cashflow reports
• Good understanding of accounting systems and Excel
• Knowledge of payroll processes
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

We offer the following:

• Competitive salary
• Stable and growing business environment
• Opportunity to influence financial processes and business performance
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Long-term career development opportunities

Interested? If you feel you possess the relevant skills and experience then please send your cv by return.

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