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Management Accountant

Job in Leeds, West Yorkshire, ME17, England, UK
Listing for: Besque
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting, Financial Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 75000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Management Accountant based in Leeds. The Management Accountant will be responsible for preparing financial statements, managing accruals, and conducting financial analysis. The role involves collaboration with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and efficient cost management. This position will also contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and supporting strategic financial planning for the organization.

Qualifications
  • Proficiency in preparing and analyzing Financial Statements and managing Accruals
  • Strong Finance and Accounting knowledge
  • Excellent Analytical Skills and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in financial software and tools
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Relevant professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is highly desirable
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work with tight deadlines
New:
Senior Finance Manager About Besque

Besque is a rapidly growing e-commerce company in the health and beauty space, bringing natural wellness rooted in traditional Eastern heritage to a global audience. With over 450,000 happy customers worldwide and an exceptional 5-star rating on Trustpilot (9,000+ reviews), we're making waves in the natural beauty industry with our flagship Besque Magic Body Oil, and rapidly growing subscriber base.

Our mission is simple: deliver pure, natural, age-old remedies that help people feel confident and radiant. We're experiencing rapid growth and are now looking for a strategic finance leader to help us scale with precision and control.

The opportunity

We're seeking an ambitious Senior Finance Manager who is ready to step into a Head of Finance role within 6-12 months. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth e-commerce business at a pivotal moment and build the financial infrastructure that will support our ambitious expansion plans.

You won't just be processing numbers, you'll be the architect of our financial systems, the strategic voice in the room, and a trusted partner to our founders. If you're someone who thrives on transforming raw data into actionable insights and building robust processes from the ground up, this role is for you.

Location:

Fully remote (with occasional ad hoc team meetings at our Bradford office + manufacturing site, travel expenses covered)

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + 10-20% year-end bonus

Reporting to:
Founder, Head of Operations, Director of Finance & Strategy

Key responsibilities
  • Overhaul our financial infrastructure - Establish standardised accounting processes, implement robust internal controls, and create a "genuine" reporting system that gives management complete visibility into cash flow and business performance
  • Lead month-end close for the group (UK + US entities & consolidated accounts) - Deliver accurate financial statements (PL + BS) within 5-7 days of month end (this is critical for fast decision-making in our growth phase).
  • Catch up historic financials - Prepare and reconcile financials from January 2023 to present, bringing everything current over the coming months.
  • Compliance - ensure compliant management accounting to accruals based IFRS + GAAP frameworks. VAT and Corporate tax filings.
  • Prepare for audit - Work toward having our financials audited within 6-9 months, ensuring all documentation and processes meet audit-ready standards
  • Drive strategic planning - Maintain rolling 13-week cash flow forecasts, produce payment runs for approval, optimise the net working capital cycle, and provide deep-dive analysis to guide growth decisions
  • Who you are
    • Ambition and desire to work for a fast growing eCommerce company within the health & beauty space.
    • Curious with AI and how to use AI in your work
    What you bring
    • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA)
    • E-commerce accounting expertise - You understand digital unit economics, contribution margins, and the unique challenges of online retail
    • Hands-on experience with e-commerce finance tools:
      Shopify, A2X, Xero, Dext, Syft
    • Experience standardising month-end processes to achieve rapid close (5-7 days)
    • Strong understanding of GAAP and IFRS compliance requirements
    • Multi-currency and…
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