Management Accountant

Job Description:

SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant on behalf of a well established business based in Lutterworth.

This role is ideal for someone who has completed their AAT qualification and is looking to build on their skills in a commercial finance environment. The Management Accountant will play a key part in providing accurate financial information, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and assisting with the preparation of management accounts.

- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Support the budgeting and forecasting process, including variance analysis.
- Prepare journals, accruals, and prepayments.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
- Monitor cash flow and assist with cash flow forecasting.
- Analyse financial performance and provide commentary on variances.
- Support internal and external audit processes.
- Assist with cost analysis, overhead allocation, and profitability reporting.
- Work closely with operational teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making.
- Continuously improve processes and contribute to system efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will be:
Skills & Experience

- AAT qualified (or equivalent).
- Previous experience in a finance role, preferably within management accounting.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas).
- Experience using accounting systems (Dynamics 365 desirable).
- Good communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance staff.
- Organised, proactive, and able to meet deadlines.


What We Offer

- Competitive salary
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
- Company pension scheme.
- Opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Preferred:

- Experience with ERP systems and Business Intelligence tools. Sage 300/AccPac and E-Analytics would be preferred.
- Manufacturing accounting experience.
- Prior experience with multi-national companies, exposure to multi-currency operations and VAT.

In return our client is looking at offering a competitive salary depending on experience, onsite parking, and other additional benefits. If this looks like perfect next role for you, please apply now for immediate consideration.