Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists
Management Accountant
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Qualified Management Accountant
📍 Esholt, West Yorkshire (Hybrid Working)
💰 Up to £55,000 per annum DOE
🕒 Full Time | Monday to Friday
Ready to make an impact in a growing business?
At Bayfields Opticians & Audiologists, we're looking for a Qualified Management Accountant to join our Finance team and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, and insightful business partnering support across our growing national network.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys both the technical and people leadership aspects of finance. You'll lead a small team, drive accountability, and ensure the business has the financial information it needs to make informed decisions.
What you'll be doing
As our Qualified Management Accountant, you'll be responsible for:
- Leading, developing and holding members of the finance team accountable for performance and delivery.
- Producing consolidated and practice-level management accounts.
- Delivering accurate financial reports and meaningful commentary to support business decisions.
- Owning monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are fully supported and accurately maintained.
- Preparing and maintaining a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast.
- Monitoring cash flow performance and identifying risks and opportunities.
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting and year-end audit processes.
- Driving continuous improvement across finance processes, controls and reporting.
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.
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About you
We're looking for someone who is:
- ✅ Fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
- ✅ Experienced in producing management accounts within a commercial environment
- ✅ A confident people leader who can coach, develop and motivate others
- ✅ Strong technically, with excellent attention to detail and balance sheet control experience
- ✅ Comfortable analysing data and turning financial information into clear business insights
- ✅ Proactive, organised and able to work to tight deadlines
- ✅ An excellent communicator who enjoys partnering with colleagues across the business
Desirable
- Multi-site retail business experience
- Experience of cash flow management and forecasting
What's in it for you?
At Bayfields, we're proud to offer more than just a job. We provide a supportive environment where people can thrive and develop their careers.
Our benefits include:
- Hybrid working
- 5 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays
- Additional birthday holiday
- Company pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Simply Health cash plan
- Team discounts
- Family & friends discounts
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- A collaborative and supportive culture where your ideas are valued
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Why Bayfields?
At Bayfields, we're not like other opticians and audiologists. As an independent business with practices across the UK, we combine the benefits of a growing national organisation with the values and culture of a family business.
We believe greatness starts with our people. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel supported, challenged, and empowered to be their best.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact and help shape the future of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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