Assistant Management Accountant

RG Consultancy are working with an excellent company located in Elland who are looking for a Management Accountant to join them on a full time, permanent basis. The company are well established and a medium sized turnover business, looking for someone who has already been involved in month end to join the finance function.

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for projects and business operations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Support external audit requirements and provide information for statutory reporting.
• Produce project cost reports, analyse financial performance, and investigate variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor contract profitability, project costs, and work-in-progress (WIP) balances.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors to provide financial insight and commercial support.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, control costs, and enhance financial performance.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Assist in the development and improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting efficiencies.
• Provide ongoing support to the Financial Controller and undertake ad hoc finance projects as required.

• Previous experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong understanding of project costing, contract accounting, and profitability analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• AAT qualified, ACCA/CIMA part-qualified, or qualified by experience would be advantageous.

• 37 hours per week - office based with flexible start and finish times
• Study support
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life assurance x2
• Free onsite parking