Management Accountant

Sewell Wallis is working exclusively with a well‑established business based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, looking to recruit a Management Accountant to join their team. This role reports directly to the Financial Controller and will play a key role in the delivery of timely management accounts within the Engineering division.

• Effective coordination of all finance functions.
• Responsibility for the Engineering department & SBU divisional finances.
• Manage cash flow reporting.
• Deliver high quality regular reporting, analysis and insights to the business, forecasts, budgets and business plans with no surprises.
• Identify key threats and opportunities to work with operational stakeholders to develop remedial actions to manage deviations from budget.
• Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining detailed support to allow for management review.
• Responsibility for statutory reporting, HMRC & ONS.
• Finance lead in statutory audits.
• Key role in producing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Provide challenge to the business, working closely with key operational stakeholders to deliver budget revenue and margin.
• Provide financial support to the Project Commercial Teams during month‑end and as required.
• Support the Commercial Teams with robust analysis of WIP management.
• Involvement in monthly meetings with operational leaders and providing cover for the Financial Controller as required.
• Mentor role for the rest of the Finance Team.
• Other ad‑hoc duties as specified by the Financial Controller.
• Help drive continuous improvement through system processes and management information across the finance function.
• Maintain group reporting deadlines and ensure that intra‑group accounting dates are met.

• Full Accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or QBE with relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years PQE.
• Strong IT knowledge, especially in Advanced Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong technical management reporting skills, with unwavering attention to detail and an ability to build relationships through effective communication.
• Experience working within the Engineering sector (preferred).

• 10% bonus.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Flexible working hours.
• Company Rewards Programme.