Management Accountant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£40,000 to £45,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	YORK, YO10 3JB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	20 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious finance professional to join a growing organisation at the beginning of a significant expansion journey.This is a rare chance to become part of a business during a pivotal period of growth, where you will play a key role in helping to establish and develop the finance function. Working closely with an experienced and well-established parent company, you will gain exposure to the full finance operation, learning all aspects of transactional finance before progressing into a broader management accounting role.

Management Accountant

Full Time Hours

Office Based in Osbaldswick (York)

£40-45,000 (depending on level of experience)

Free Parking on-site

Your new role

The successful candidate will be eager to learn, capable of taking ownership, and excited by the prospect of developing their career within a growing organisation. Over time, the role is expected to evolve into a more senior position, offering the opportunity to take responsibility for management accounts, financial reporting and the supervision of a small finance teamInitially, this will be a varied and hands-on role where no two days are quite the same. You will support the day-to-day running of the finance function while building a strong understanding of the wider business.Key responsibilities will include:

Purchase ledger processing

Sales ledger management

Credit control and debt collection

Bank reconciliations

Cash flow monitoring and management

Payroll support

Month-end accounting activities

Accruals and prepayments

Maintaining accurate financial records

Supporting financial controls and processes

Assisting with budgeting and forecasting

Producing financial reports and analysis

Working closely with operational managers and stakeholders

As the organisation continues to grow, the role will develop to include:

Preparation of monthly management accounts

Variance analysis and reporting

Budget preparation and forecasting

Financial performance analysis

Supporting strategic decision-making

Process improvement projects

Supervising and mentoring junior finance team members

What you'll need to succeed

We are looking for someone with the drive and ambition to develop alongside the business. This role would suit an individual who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work and wants to build a long-term career within finance.The ideal candidate will have:

AAT qualified, part-qualified or newly qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA status

Previous proven experience within an accounts or finance role

Strong understanding of transactional finance processes

Experience across sales ledger, purchase ledger and credit control

Good Excel and systems experience

Excellent attention to detail

Strong organisational and time management skills

The ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks

Confident communication skills with both finance and non-finance colleagues

A proactive and hands-on approach

A genuine desire to learn and develop

Ambition to progress into management accounting and future team leadership responsibilities

Experience within healthcare, care services or another regulated environment would be beneficial but is not essential.

What you'll get in return

This position offers a genuine opportunity to build a career within a growing organisation and develop into a key member of the finance team.

Opportunity to join a business during an exciting period of growth

Exposure to all areas of the finance function

Clear career progression pathway

Development into a Management Accountant role

Future opportunity to manage a small finance team

Exposure to senior stakeholders and decision-makers

Ongoing learning and professional development

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Varied and rewarding workload

Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're an ambitious finance professional looking for a role that offers genuine progression, broad exposure across finance, and the chance to grow with a business from an early stage, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply today for this job or send your CV

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