Senior Accountant: Are you an experienced Management Accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership of a finance function and have the potential to progress with an ambitious business? General Details Location: Cross Flatts, Bingley Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Overview: We are recruiting on behalf of a small but ambitious business who are seeking a hands-on Accountant to manage accounts and finance operations. This stand-alone role has the potential to evolve into a Financial Controller position as the company expands. This is an excellent opportunity for an Accountant or Finance Manager who is ready to lead financial reporting while also initially handling transactional duties, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, and reconciliations. You will work closely with the directors, helping shape the company’s financial direction and supporting future growth. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and present monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Provide financial analysis, insights, and commentary to help senior management make informed business decisions. Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning. Monitor financial performance, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities. Ensure compliance with HMRC, Companies House, and financial regulations. Manage transactional finance tasks, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, and reconciliations. Improve financial processes and implement robust financial controls. Support external audits and the preparation of statutory accounts in collaboration with accountants. Work closely with senior leadership to align financial and commercial strategies. What We’re Looking For: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or AAT Level 4 qualification. Experience in producing management accounts and financial reporting. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic recommendations. Hands-on experience in bookkeeping and transactional finance. Proactive mindset with the ability to drive financial improvements and efficiencies. Comfortable in a stand-alone finance role, with the ambition to progress into a leadership position. Experience with Xero would be particularly useful. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who wants to develop their career within a growing business. Interested? Apply now with an up to date CV and be part of an exciting journey. Our client is not registered for sponsorship and therefore unable to consider applicants on post study visas for this role. Key Appointments UK Ltd will assess your suitability for the role based on the information contained in your CV and application. This includes skills, experience, education, and location. By applying for this role, you give consent for your CV to be processed by Key Appointments for recruitment purposes only. We often work with third parties who may contact you about this role. Our full Privacy Policy is available at key-appointments