Management Accountant

Summary: The Management Accountant role based in Leicester involves overseeing the month-end process, preparing management accounts, and delivering financial forecasts. The position requires strong business partnering skills and a focus on process improvement within a financial services context. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract with the potential for permanent employment in a rapidly growing, PE-backed business. The role offers a hybrid working model and the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the full month-end process, including preparation of management accounts, journals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and deliver accurate financial forecasts and budgets.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve financial understanding and support strategic decisions.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives, with a focus on scalability and efficiency.
• Contribute to the integration and alignment of financial reporting post-acquisition.
• Present financial information to senior stakeholders in a clear, impactful manner.

Key Skills:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Immediately available or on short notice.
• Proven track record as a Management Accountant, preferably within a fast-paced, PE-backed, or acquisitive environment.
• Strong business partnering skills and the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in process automation, continuous improvement, and financial transformation.
• Experience in Financial Services is advantageous.

Salary (Rate): £65,000 yearly

City: Leicester

Country: England

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance