Management Accountant

As a Management Accountant at Equifax in Leeds, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the financial integrity and operational efficiency of our finance function. Operating within a fast-paced, regulated environment, you will be responsible for executing rigorous general accounting tasks, driving the month-end close process, and delivering accurate management reports. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives on process improvement, cross-team collaboration, and ensuring meticulous financial accuracy.

**What You’ll Do**

• Perform regular account reconciliations (including bank, balance sheet, and intercompany) to ensure accuracy and promptly resolve any discrepancies.
• Process and accurately record daily cashbook entries.
• Maintain and update the general ledger.
• Assist with the preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Support the broader finance team with general administrative tasks as required.
• Contribute to the timely and efficient completion of the monthly close process.
• Execute specific month-end tasks, including accrual and prepayment calculations and entries.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports and supporting schedules.
• Ensure all necessary month-end documentation is complete and filed correctly.
• Respond to and support various ad-hoc requests and projects from other team members.
• Assist with internal or external audit preparation as needed.
• Identify and suggest potential process improvements within the general accounting function.

What Experience You Need

• Proven background in a general accounting or accounts assistant role, featuring direct involvement in month-end close procedures.
• AAT Qualified (Level 4) OR actively studying towards a recognized professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) at a Part-Qualified level.
• Solid understanding of core accounting principles, including debits, credits, and journal entries.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (specifically VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and basic formulas).
• Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage time effectively to meet strict corporate deadlines.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams.

What Could Set You Apart

• Knowledge and practical understanding of US GAAP accounting standards.
• Prior hands-on experience with enterprise accounting software packages (e.g., Oracle).

We believe great things happen when teams connect. Our schedule is built around

4 days of high-impact, in-office collaboration (Monday–Thursday)

, paired with

Friday Flexibility

to wrap up your week remotely.