Management Accountant
Sector:Financial Services
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£60,000 per annum
Town/City:Melton Mowbray
County:Leicestershire
Job ref:39697 S06
Post Date:21. 03. 2025
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About the Role
Management Accountant – Financial Services
Harper May is working with a forward-thinking financial services company renowned for its innovative approach and client-centric solutions. With an expanding portfolio and a reputation for excellence, they are now seeking a talented Management Accountant to join their collaborative finance team.
About the Role:
As Management Accountant, you’ll be at the heart of the finance function, helping to drive performance through accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and meaningful business partnering. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded individual to play a key role in shaping financial strategy and supporting continued growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
- Analyse variances against budget/forecast, offering clear commentary and recommendations
- Monitor costs, identify efficiency opportunities, and support cost-saving initiatives
- Lead elements of budgeting and forecasting alongside department heads
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure financial targets are understood and met
- Present key financial insights to senior management and contribute to strategic decisions
- Support audit processes and ensure compliance with relevant standards
- Assist with ad hoc projects, offering financial expertise across the business
Requirements:
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified
- Experience in a Management Accountant role, ideally within financial services
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial awareness
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with accounting software packages
- Confident communicator, able to simplify complex data for varied audiences
- Detail-oriented, with strong organisational and problem-solving skills
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