Management Accountant

Management Accountant Location: Leicester (Hybrid - 2 days working from home) Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE) Hours: Full time - Flexible (8am - 4pm, 9am - 5pm) Study support if required 25 holidays + bank holidays The Opportunity SF Recruitment are working with a well-established business in Leicester to recruit a Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing finance team where you'll take ownership of the month-end process, provide meaningful financial insight, and support key business decisions. This role would suit a part-qualified, qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and partnering with stakeholders across the business. Key Responsibilities Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts. Complete balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and journals. Produce monthly P&L reporting with detailed variance analysis. Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting. Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules. Prepare and submit VAT returns. Support the year-end audit process and statutory reporting requirements. Analyse financial performance and provide commercial insight to senior management. Business partner with operational managers to improve financial performance. Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting. Produce ad hoc financial analysis and reports as required. About You ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience. Previous experience in a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant role. Strong understanding of month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations. Confident producing management accounts with minimal supervision. Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS). Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail. Able to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Proactive, organised and keen to drive continuous improvement.