Management Accountant

This is an excellent opportunity within the construction industry for a driven CIMA/ACCA/ACA Part-Qualified or qualified accountant to join a growing finance function. The role offers strong long-term development prospects, with the opportunity to progress internally as you continue to build your experience and qualifications within a dynamic and fast-paced construction environment.

As the Management Accountant, you will report directly to the Finance Manager and gain broad exposure across multiple projects and areas of the business. Key responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting financial reporting across multiple construction projects and business units
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating any variances or discrepancies identified
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, including project costing, labour analysis, subcontractor costs, and overhead expenditure
• Preparing and posting journals, accruals, and prepayments accurately and within deadlines
• Assisting with month-end and year-end close procedures
• Producing financial reports and analysing project and business performance to support operational and commercial decision-making
• Monitoring project profitability, costs, and performance against budget, highlighting risks and opportunities to management
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with company procedures and industry regulations
• Supporting audits and providing information requested by internal and external stakeholders
• Working closely with Project Managers, Commercial Managers, and wider operational teams to improve financial controls and reporting processes
• Providing ad hoc support to the Finance Manager and wider finance team as required

This role offers genuine career progression opportunities, with the potential to further develop your technical and commercial accounting skills within a growing construction business.

The successful candidate will ideally be qualified or studying towards a CIMA/ACCA qualification, with previous experience within a Management Accounts. Experience with in construction, engineering, contracting, or project-based environments would be advantageous, alongside a desire to further expand their accounting knowledge and skills within the construction sector.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.