Management Accountant

The Management Accountant position in Leicester is a permanent, full-time role offering a salary between £35,000 and £45,000 per annum, with Monday to Friday working hours.

Based in Leicester, this role involves management reporting, financial analysis, budgeting, and supporting business decisions alongside senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will provide accurate financial information, identify trends, and contribute to organisational success.

Benefits include 34 days of holiday, hybrid working, a pension scheme, and free on-site parking.

This position is suited to an experienced finance professional looking for varied responsibilities within a well-established practice.

• Producing monthly management accounts and supporting reports for senior management
• Preparing budgets, forecasts and detailed variance analysis
• Assisting with month-end and year-end processes, ensuring reporting deadlines are met
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting cash‑flow forecasting and financial planning activities
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements
• Providing financial analysis and performance reporting to support business decision making
• Assisting with audit preparation and liaising with external accountants and auditors
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting procedures

• Previous experience within a Management Accountant, Senior Management Accountant or similar finance role, ideally in a practice environment although this is not essential
• Ideally studying towards or qualified in ACCA, CIMA or ACA, although qualified by experience candidates will also be considered
• Experience producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and analysis
• Excellent Excel skills and experience using accounting software or ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive attitude and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Experience working within a commercial business environment would be advantageous

If you're an experienced Management Accountant looking for the next step in your career and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply now to join a supportive and growing business where you can make a real impact.