Management Accountant

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational engineering group is seeking a Management Accountant to oversee financial operations for a small business unit in Oakham. Candidates should be qualified accountants with proven experience in similar roles. Responsibilities include financial reporting, managing month-end processes, and supporting budgeting and forecasting. This position offers the chance to contribute to strategic planning and compliance. Competitive salary range is £45,000 - £52,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Financial Accountant roles.
• SME mindset for a small business unit.
• Able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial accounts.
• Deliver timely financial reporting including P&L, balance sheets.
• Manage month-end processes, provisions, and journal entries.
• Oversee internal controls and compliance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.

Skills

Qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Advanced Excel

Financial systems experience

Confident communicator

Team leader

Self-starter

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) preferred

Part qualified looking to gain full qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Management Accountant, Oakham, LE15, Leicestershire. £45,000 - £52,000

We are looking for an experienced Finance professional / Management Accountant / Finance Manager to lead financial operations for a small business unit within a multinational engineering group.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and group guidelines.
• Deliver timely financial reporting including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Manage month-end processes, provisions, and journal entries.
• Produce management accounts and board-level financial reports.
• Oversee internal controls, financial systems, and compliance (VAT, HMRC, audits).
• Handle credit control, purchase ledger, and customer account management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis across products and customers.
• Contribute to strategic planning, including financial modelling for international expansion and acquisitions.
• Manage payroll, insurance renewals, and liaise with external auditors and accountants.

Your background

• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) preferred or part qualified looking to gain full qualification.
• Proven experience in a similar Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Financial Accountant roles.
• SME mindset - this will work for a small business unit, whilst being a strategic role it will still have a hands on operational balance
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience
• Confident communicator, team leader, and self-starter.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Location  and Apply

This Management Accountant job is commutable from Melton Mowbray, Leicester, Nottingham, Oakham, Peterborough, Stamford, Corby or the surrounding areas.

To apply please send your CV to Danny Turnock at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.

Visit the Euro Projects Recruitment website to search our latest permanent, contract and interim vacancies.

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