<p>Robert Half is pleased to be working on behalf of a market-leading, North Leeds based distributor within the construction sector. This owner-managed group encompasses two major brands, employs approximately 650 staff, and operates from a network of sites across the UK and Northern Ireland.</p><p>As Management Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts for a selection of branches. You'll work directly with Branch Directors, becoming a trusted business partner and helping interpret financial performance to drive improvement. In addition to core management accounts, you will develop and maintain commercial reporting and sales/margin analysis, and support ad hoc finance projects.</p><p>This is an ideal opportunity for a confident, ambitious qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) eager to make an impact within a £300m turnover business. You'll enjoy genuine ownership of branch P&amp;Ls, and enhance your commercial analysis skills in a hands-on, supportive environment.</p><p>Immediate start available.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Prepare and produce monthly management accounts (including accruals, prepayments, and journals) within tight month-end deadlines.</li><li>Partner with Branch Directors, assisting them in interpreting monthly financial results and improving performance.</li><li>Deliver commercial reporting and analysis, building, improving, and maintaining Excel models for sales and margin insights.</li><li>Support branch directors with annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.</li><li>Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Contribute to ad hoc analysis (sales, margin, costs) and process improvements.</li><li>Assist with bi-annual stocktakes.</li></ul><p>Key Relationships: Internally: Branch Directors, Regional Directors, Commercial Finance Manager, Sales Directors, Finance colleagues, Purchase Ledger, Credit Control. Externally: External Auditors, Suppliers, Customers.</p><p>Candidate Requirements:</p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA).</li><li>Minimum of 2 years' experience producing monthly management accounts.</li><li>Strong background in budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Excellent IT skills, particularly advanced Excel (data manipulation, pivot tables, sumifs, vlookups, xlookups, index match).</li><li>Proven track record in building and improving commercial reporting and Excel models.</li><li>Able to work to tight deadlines and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders.</li><li>Highly organised, accurate, and detail-oriented with strong presentation skills.</li><li>Motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive approach.</li><li>Experience with rebates and background in distribution/construction sectors advantageous.</li></ul><p>If you're an ambitious Management Accountant ready to take ownership of a commercial finance role within a fast-growing business, we want to hear from you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c3RlcGhhbmllLmRhd3Nvbi40OTQyNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">