Location: Doncaster (Office-Based)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Are you a qualified Management Accountant looking for a Financial Controller career path? Navartis is seeking an ambitious ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant to join our growing finance team in Doncaster.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Commercial Accountant or Senior Accountant who wants to develop into a Financial Controller role within the next 12–18 months.
Working closely with the Group CFO, you will take ownership of financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, financial controls and finance team leadership while supporting a profitable international recruitment business experiencing significant growth.About Navartis
Navartis is one of the UK's fastest-growing technical recruitment businesses, specialising in engineering, infrastructure and construction recruitment across the UK, Europe, APAC, North America and the Middle East.
Founded in 2006, Navartis has grown to generate over £50 million in annual revenue and is on track to exceed £100 million within the next five years.
With offices in Doncaster, Leeds and Solihull, we offer ambitious finance professionals genuine career progression opportunities within a fast-paced and commercially focused business.
As a Management Accountant based in our Doncaster head office, you will be responsible for delivering accurate management accounts, improving financial processes and controls, supporting strategic decision-making and developing the finance function across multiple group entities.
This position offers significant exposure to senior leadership and provides a clear route into a Financial Controller position.
Management Accounts & Financial Reporting
Prepare accurate monthly management accounts across multiple group entities
Deliver financial reporting and management information (MI) to support strategic decision-making
Complete balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly reviews
Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
Analyse financial performance and provide commercial insight
Financial Control & Governance
Maintain and strengthen financial controls, processes and governance
Improve accounting systems and finance procedures
Support audit preparation and compliance requirements
Ensure accurate financial records and reporting standards
Finance Team Leadership
Lead, mentor and develop the finance team
Oversee purchase ledger and day-to-day finance operations
Build a high-performing and efficient finance department
Support wider finance function activities including payroll and credit control
Treasury, Tax & Compliance
Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital
Oversee VAT, PAYE and support corporation tax processes
Maintain banking relationships and invoice financing facilities
Support international and multi-currency transactions
Finance Business Partnering
Partner with operational and senior leadership teams
Provide financial analysis and commercial recommendations
Support business growth initiatives and strategic projects
Drive continuous improvement across finance operations
Within 12–18 months, you will have:
Delivered accurate and timely management accounts and financial reporting
Strengthened financial controls and governance processes
Developed a highly effective finance team
Built trusted relationships with the Group CFO and leadership team
Demonstrated readiness to progress into a Financial Controller role
Essential Skills & Experience
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant
Minimum 5 years' accounting or finance experience
Strong management accounts and financial reporting experience
Previous experience managing or supervising a finance team
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
Experience working within a fast-growing commercial business
Advanced attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to improve processes and drive efficiencies
We welcome applications from:
Management Accountants
Finance Managers
Senior Management Accountants
Commercial Accountants
Assistant Financial Controllers
Finance Business Partners
Qualified Accountants seeking progression
Clear progression from Management Accountant to Financial Controller
Direct mentorship from the Group CFO
Opportunity to influence and shape a growing finance function
Join a profitable international business with ambitious growth plans
Excellent career development opportunities
Collaborative and people-focused company culture
Genuine opportunity to make a measurable business impact
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Private Healthcare (Bupa)
Company Pension Scheme
Additional Annual Leave
Company Events
Cycle to Work Scheme
Gym Membership
Incentive Days and Team Events
Career Progression Opportunities
Professional Development Support
Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:15pm
Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
If you are an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Management Accountant looking for a Finance Manager or Financial Controller career path, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join one of the UK's fastest-growing recruitment businesses and take the next step towards becoming a Financial Controller.
