Management Accountant (acct)

Overview

Reference
acct

Salary
£40,000 - £45,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- Yorkshire and the Humber -- West Yorkshire -- Wetherby

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
23 April 2026


Management Accountant – Engineering Background

Location: Wetherby, West Yorkshire
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum (DOE)
Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are looking for a talented and commercially minded Accountant to join a growing business based in Wetherby. This role is ideal for someone who has previously worked within an engineering or manufacturing environment and understands the financial drivers behind project-based and operational businesses.

The Role

Reporting to senior management, you will play a key role in managing the company’s financial performance and supporting decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Cost control and analysis, including project and job costing
  • Supporting production/engineering teams with financial insight
  • Balance sheet reconciliation's and cash flow management
  • Assisting with year-end accounts and liaising with external accountants
  • Driving process improvements and systems efficiency

About You

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or qualified by experience
  • Previous experience working in an engineering or manufacturing company is essential
  • Strong understanding of costings, margins, and commercial reporting
  • Confident communicator able to work with non-finance stakeholders
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000
  • Stable, well-established business with ambitious growth plans
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Opportunity to make a genuine impact within the organisation

If you’re an experienced accountant looking for a hands-on role in an engineering-led business close to Wetherby, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

 

INDLEE


Contact information

Matt Cochrane