Management Accountant

SF Recruitment; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Management Accountant for a well-established business in Lutterworth. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified, with previous finance experience. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, supporting budgets, and providing financial analysis. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance role, preferably in management accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and formulas.
• Experience with accounting systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare journals, accruals, and prepayments.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

AAT qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Dynamics 365

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.