Management Accountant

Job Description:

Management Accountant

Location: Oakham, East Midlands
Salary: £50,000-£60,000 DOE
Job type: Full-time, Permanent, Monday to Friday office based, 8am-5pm
Sector: Finance

Overview
Our client is a leading industrial business with international reach is seeking a highly capable and commercially focused Management Accountant to take ownership of UK financial operations. This is a hands-on, strategically important role, reporting directly to the UK Managing Director and working closely with the Group Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong manufacturing or industrial experience who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow reporting.
• Lead the month-end close process and coordinate with auditors for year-end reporting.
• Oversee VAT, HMRC compliance, Intrastat, and other regulatory filings.
• Provide detailed analysis of product and customer profitability, advising on margin improvement.
• Manage and mentor a small team
• Support strategic planning, including budgets, forecasts, and international investment models.
• Contribute to business acquisition activity, including financial modelling, feasibility studies, and due diligence support.
• Take responsibility for credit control, purchase ledger, and cash management.
• Ensure robust internal controls and continuous process improvement.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on business plans and cost-modelling initiatives.

Experience required:

• Fully or part qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent).
• Sector experience within manufacturing, engineering or industrial
• Proven experience in financial reporting, cost analysis, and profitability modelling
• Familiarity with production processes, Bill of Materials, and variance analysis.
• Proficient in accounting systems (e.g. Sage, SAP) and Excel-based modelling.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence key stakeholders.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000 DOE
• High-impact role with visibility across senior leadership
• Opportunity to shape financial strategy and support international growth