Management Accountant

Euro-projects Recruitment Ltd; Oakham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational engineering group is seeking a Management Accountant to lead financial operations for a small business unit in Oakham. This role involves preparing financial accounts, delivering timely reporting, and managing internal controls. Qualified accountants or part qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will have excellent Excel skills and a proven track record in similar finance roles. Competitive salary between £45,000 - £52,000 offered, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant preferred or part qualified seeking full qualification.
• Proven experience in Finance Manager or similar roles.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of monthly and annual financial accounts.
• Deliver financial reporting including P&L, balance sheets.
• Manage month-end processes and internal controls.
• Support budgeting and contribute to strategic planning.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial systems experience

Team leadership

Independent work

Confident communication

Education

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

Job description

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.

• Strategic role reporting directly into the MD, excellent opportunity to be a senior leader within an SME business.
• Stability and future growth – backed by a 70-year heritage and continued investment in UK operations, including a £3million production facility.
• Salary and package level will be dependent on experience, we suspect £45,000 - £52,000 as a very rough guideline
• Oakham based offices, you could be located in Leicester, Oakham, Melton Mowbray or surrounding commutable areas.

This is a high-impact role within a growing industrial business that’s part of the globally respected group. You’ll be at the heart of financial decision-making, working closely with senior leadership to shape the future of the UK operation.

Your background as a Management Accountant:

• 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.

Your responsibilities as the Management Accountant:

• 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.

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 Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.